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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,089 and 131,877

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,089 and 131,877 is: 184,841.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,089 : 131,877 = 131,877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,089/131,877 = 131,877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,089x = 131,877 × 131,877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,089x = 17,391,543,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,391,543,129/94,089
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,841.41

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