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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,962 and 202,637

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,962 and 202,637 is: 432,401.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,962 : 202,637 = 202,637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,962/202,637 = 202,637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,962x = 202,637 × 202,637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,962x = 41,061,753,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,061,753,769/94,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,401.95

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