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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,812 and 204,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,812 and 204,828 is: 442,502.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,812 : 204,828 = 204,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,812/204,828 = 204,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,812x = 204,828 × 204,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,812x = 41,954,509,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,954,509,584/94,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,502.11

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