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Finding the Third Proportional to 95,939 and 205,974

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Solution

The third proportional to 95,939 and 205,974 is: 442,211.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,939 : 205,974 = 205,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,939/205,974 = 205,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,939x = 205,974 × 205,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,939x = 42,425,288,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,425,288,676/95,939
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,211.08

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