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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,411 and 205,423.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,411 and 205,423.50 is: 446,969.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,411 : 205,423.50 = 205,423.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,411/205,423.50 = 205,423.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,411x = 205,423.50 × 205,423.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,411x = 42,198,814,352.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,198,814,352.25/94,411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,969.26

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