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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,786 and 204,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,786 and 204,752 is: 442,295.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,786 : 204,752 = 204,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,786/204,752 = 204,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,786x = 204,752 × 204,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,786x = 41,923,381,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,923,381,504/94,786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,295.08

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