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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,752 and 203,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,752 and 203,840 is: 438,521.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,752 : 203,840 = 203,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,752/203,840 = 203,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,752x = 203,840 × 203,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,752x = 41,550,745,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,550,745,600/94,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,521.04

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