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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,134 and 131,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,134 and 131,664 is: 184,156.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,134 : 131,664 = 131,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,134/131,664 = 131,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,134x = 131,664 × 131,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,134x = 17,335,408,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,335,408,896/94,134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,156.72

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