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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,550 and 139,958

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,550 and 139,958 is: 207,173.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,550 : 139,958 = 139,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,550/139,958 = 139,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,550x = 139,958 × 139,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,550x = 19,588,241,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,588,241,764/94,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,173.37

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