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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,284 and 125,874

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,284 and 125,874 is: 168,048.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,284 : 125,874 = 125,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,284/125,874 = 125,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,284x = 125,874 × 125,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,284x = 15,844,263,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,844,263,876/94,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,048.28

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