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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,430 and 132,015

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,430 and 132,015 is: 184,559.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,430 : 132,015 = 132,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,430/132,015 = 132,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,430x = 132,015 × 132,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,430x = 17,427,960,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,427,960,225/94,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,559.57

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