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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,483 and 205,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,483 and 205,572 is: 447,274.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,483 : 205,572 = 205,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,483/205,572 = 205,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,483x = 205,572 × 205,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,483x = 42,259,847,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,259,847,184/94,483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,274.61

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