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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,446 and 130,902.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,446 and 130,902.50 is: 181,431.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,446 : 130,902.50 = 130,902.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,446/130,902.50 = 130,902.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,446x = 130,902.50 × 130,902.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,446x = 17,135,464,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,135,464,506.25/94,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,431.34

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