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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,278 and 131,876

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,278 and 131,876 is: 184,468.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,278 : 131,876 = 131,876 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,278/131,876 = 131,876/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,278x = 131,876 × 131,876
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,278x = 17,391,279,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,391,279,376/94,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,468.06

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