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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,376 and 206,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,376 and 206,254 is: 450,757.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,376 : 206,254 = 206,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,376/206,254 = 206,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,376x = 206,254 × 206,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,376x = 42,540,712,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,540,712,516/94,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,757.74

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