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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,350 and 139,761

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,350 and 139,761 is: 207,028.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,350 : 139,761 = 139,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,350/139,761 = 139,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,350x = 139,761 × 139,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,350x = 19,533,137,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,533,137,121/94,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,028.48

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