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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,924 and 208,797

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,924 and 208,797 is: 459,274.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,924 : 208,797 = 208,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,924/208,797 = 208,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,924x = 208,797 × 208,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,924x = 43,596,187,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,596,187,209/94,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,274.65

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