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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,656 and 203,892

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,656 and 203,892 is: 439,189.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,656 : 203,892 = 203,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,656/203,892 = 203,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,656x = 203,892 × 203,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,656x = 41,571,947,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,571,947,664/94,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,189.78

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