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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,638 and 206,985

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,638 and 206,985 is: 452,701.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,638 : 206,985 = 206,985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,638/206,985 = 206,985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,638x = 206,985 × 206,985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,638x = 42,842,790,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,842,790,225/94,638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,701.77

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