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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,742 and 207,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,742 and 207,314 is: 453,643.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,742 : 207,314 = 207,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,742/207,314 = 207,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,742x = 207,314 × 207,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,742x = 42,979,094,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,979,094,596/94,742
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,643.52

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