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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,846 and 203,186

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,846 and 203,186 is: 435,279.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,846 : 203,186 = 203,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,846/203,186 = 203,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,846x = 203,186 × 203,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,846x = 41,284,550,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,284,550,596/94,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,279.83

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