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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,102 and 141,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,102 and 141,140 is: 211,690.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,102 : 141,140 = 141,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,102/141,140 = 141,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,102x = 141,140 × 141,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,102x = 19,920,499,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,920,499,600/94,102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,690.50

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