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Finding the Third Proportional to 40,311 and 94,131

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Solution

The third proportional to 40,311 and 94,131 is: 219,807.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,311 : 94,131 = 94,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,311/94,131 = 94,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,311x = 94,131 × 94,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,311x = 8,860,645,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,860,645,161/40,311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,807.13

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