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Finding the Third Proportional to 93,972 and 133,614

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Solution

The third proportional to 93,972 and 133,614 is: 189,978.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,972 : 133,614 = 133,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,972/133,614 = 133,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,972x = 133,614 × 133,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,972x = 17,852,700,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,852,700,996/93,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,978.94

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