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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,520 and 143,751

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,520 and 143,751 is: 218,624.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,520 : 143,751 = 143,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,520/143,751 = 143,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,520x = 143,751 × 143,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,520x = 20,664,350,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,664,350,001/94,520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,624.10

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