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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,604 and 206,970

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,604 and 206,970 is: 452,798.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,604 : 206,970 = 206,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,604/206,970 = 206,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,604x = 206,970 × 206,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,604x = 42,836,580,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,836,580,900/94,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,798.83

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