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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,858 and 219,608

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,858 and 219,608 is: 508,419.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,858 : 219,608 = 219,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,858/219,608 = 219,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,858x = 219,608 × 219,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,858x = 48,227,673,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,227,673,664/94,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,419.68

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