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Finding the Third Proportional to 93,845 and 138,279

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Solution

The third proportional to 93,845 and 138,279 is: 203,751.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,845 : 138,279 = 138,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,845/138,279 = 138,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,845x = 138,279 × 138,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,845x = 19,121,081,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,121,081,841/93,845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,751.74

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