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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,603 and 206,968

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,603 and 206,968 is: 452,794.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,603 : 206,968 = 206,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,603/206,968 = 206,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,603x = 206,968 × 206,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,603x = 42,835,753,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,835,753,024/94,603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,794.87

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