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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,612 and 142,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,612 and 142,313 is: 214,063.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,612 : 142,313 = 142,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,612/142,313 = 142,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,612x = 142,313 × 142,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,612x = 20,252,989,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,252,989,969/94,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,063.65

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