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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,979 and 202,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,979 and 202,670 is: 432,465.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,979 : 202,670 = 202,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,979/202,670 = 202,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,979x = 202,670 × 202,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,979x = 41,075,128,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,075,128,900/94,979
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,465.38

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