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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,762 and 206,227

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,762 and 206,227 is: 448,804.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,762 : 206,227 = 206,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,762/206,227 = 206,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,762x = 206,227 × 206,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,762x = 42,529,575,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,529,575,529/94,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,804.11

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