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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,336 and 205,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,336 and 205,520 is: 447,744.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,336 : 205,520 = 205,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,336/205,520 = 205,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,336x = 205,520 × 205,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,336x = 42,238,470,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,238,470,400/94,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,744.98

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