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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,838 and 204,379

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,838 and 204,379 is: 440,443.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,838 : 204,379 = 204,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,838/204,379 = 204,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,838x = 204,379 × 204,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,838x = 41,770,775,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,770,775,641/94,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,443.45

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