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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,436 and 191,608

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,436 and 191,608 is: 388,767.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,436 : 191,608 = 191,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,436/191,608 = 191,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,436x = 191,608 × 191,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,436x = 36,713,625,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,713,625,664/94,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,767.27

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