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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,239 and 143,940

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,239 and 143,940 is: 219,852.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,239 : 143,940 = 143,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,239/143,940 = 143,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,239x = 143,940 × 143,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,239x = 20,718,723,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,718,723,600/94,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,852.97

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