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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,292 and 133,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,292 and 133,660 is: 189,464.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,292 : 133,660 = 133,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,292/133,660 = 133,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,292x = 133,660 × 133,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,292x = 17,864,995,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,864,995,600/94,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,464.60

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