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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,376 and 137,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,376 and 137,670 is: 200,824.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,376 : 137,670 = 137,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,376/137,670 = 137,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,376x = 137,670 × 137,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,376x = 18,953,028,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,953,028,900/94,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,824.67

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