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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,268 and 138,234

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,268 and 138,234 is: 202,705.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,268 : 138,234 = 138,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,268/138,234 = 138,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,268x = 138,234 × 138,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,268x = 19,108,638,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,108,638,756/94,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,705.46

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