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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,842 and 204,387

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,842 and 204,387 is: 440,459.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,842 : 204,387 = 204,387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,842/204,387 = 204,387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,842x = 204,387 × 204,387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,842x = 41,774,045,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,774,045,769/94,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,459.35

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