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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,768 and 204,297

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,768 and 204,297 is: 440,415.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,768 : 204,297 = 204,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,768/204,297 = 204,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,768x = 204,297 × 204,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,768x = 41,737,264,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,737,264,209/94,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,415.16

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