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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,622 and 206,956

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,622 and 206,956 is: 452,651.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,622 : 206,956 = 206,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,622/206,956 = 206,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,622x = 206,956 × 206,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,622x = 42,830,785,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,830,785,936/94,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,651.45

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