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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,049 and 127,587

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,049 and 127,587 is: 173,084.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,049 : 127,587 = 127,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,049/127,587 = 127,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,049x = 127,587 × 127,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,049x = 16,278,442,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,278,442,569/94,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,084.70

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