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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,730 and 209,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,730 and 209,224 is: 462,099.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,730 : 209,224 = 209,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,730/209,224 = 209,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,730x = 209,224 × 209,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,730x = 43,774,682,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,774,682,176/94,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,099.46

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