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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,337 and 142,719

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,337 and 142,719 is: 215,914.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,337 : 142,719 = 142,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,337/142,719 = 142,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,337x = 142,719 × 142,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,337x = 20,368,712,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,368,712,961/94,337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,914.36

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