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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,768 and 206,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,768 and 206,238 is: 448,823.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,768 : 206,238 = 206,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,768/206,238 = 206,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,768x = 206,238 × 206,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,768x = 42,534,112,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,534,112,644/94,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,823.58

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