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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,370 and 206,242

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,370 and 206,242 is: 450,733.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,370 : 206,242 = 206,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,370/206,242 = 206,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,370x = 206,242 × 206,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,370x = 42,535,762,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,535,762,564/94,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,733.95

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