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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,270 and 138,237

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,270 and 138,237 is: 202,709.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,270 : 138,237 = 138,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,270/138,237 = 138,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,270x = 138,237 × 138,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,270x = 19,109,468,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,109,468,169/94,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,709.96

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