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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,871 and 94,687

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,871 and 94,687 is: 214,125.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,871 : 94,687 = 94,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,871/94,687 = 94,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,871x = 94,687 × 94,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,871x = 8,965,627,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,965,627,969/41,871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,125.00

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