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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,524 and 204,565

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,524 and 204,565 is: 442,711.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,524 : 204,565 = 204,565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,524/204,565 = 204,565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,524x = 204,565 × 204,565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,524x = 41,846,839,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,846,839,225/94,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,711.26

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