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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,329 and 128,173.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,329 and 128,173.50 is: 174,161.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,329 : 128,173.50 = 128,173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,329/128,173.50 = 128,173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,329x = 128,173.50 × 128,173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,329x = 16,428,446,102.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,428,446,102.25/94,329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,161.14

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