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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,803 and 207,462

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,803 and 207,462 is: 453,999.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,803 : 207,462 = 207,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,803/207,462 = 207,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,803x = 207,462 × 207,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,803x = 43,040,481,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,040,481,444/94,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,999.15

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