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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,239 and 141,561

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,239 and 141,561 is: 212,645.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,239 : 141,561 = 141,561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,239/141,561 = 141,561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,239x = 141,561 × 141,561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,239x = 20,039,516,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,039,516,721/94,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,645.69

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