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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,436 and 138,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,436 and 138,251 is: 202,394.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,436 : 138,251 = 138,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,436/138,251 = 138,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,436x = 138,251 × 138,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,436x = 19,113,339,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,113,339,001/94,436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,394.63

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