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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,278.94 and 131,878.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,278.94 and 131,878.13 is: 184,472.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,278.94 : 131,878.13 = 131,878.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,278.94/131,878.13 = 131,878.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,278.94x = 131,878.13 × 131,878.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,278.94x = 17,391,839,853.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,391,839,853.52/94,278.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,472.17

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