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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,302 and 141,452

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,302 and 141,452 is: 212,176.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,302 : 141,452 = 141,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,302/141,452 = 141,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,302x = 141,452 × 141,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,302x = 20,008,668,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,008,668,304/94,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,176.50

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