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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,420.69 and 132,009.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,420.69 and 132,009.75 is: 184,563.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,420.69 : 132,009.75 = 132,009.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,420.69/132,009.75 = 132,009.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,420.69x = 132,009.75 × 132,009.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,420.69x = 17,426,574,095.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,426,574,095.06/94,420.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,563.09

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