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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,032 and 137,445.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,032 and 137,445.75 is: 200,903.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,032 : 137,445.75 = 137,445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,032/137,445.75 = 137,445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,032x = 137,445.75 × 137,445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,032x = 18,891,334,193.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,891,334,193.06/94,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,903.25

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