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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,332 and 205,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,332 and 205,512 is: 447,729.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,332 : 205,512 = 205,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,332/205,512 = 205,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,332x = 205,512 × 205,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,332x = 42,235,182,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,235,182,144/94,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,729.11

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