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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,614 and 131,553

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,614 and 131,553 is: 182,913.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,614 : 131,553 = 131,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,614/131,553 = 131,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,614x = 131,553 × 131,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,614x = 17,306,191,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,306,191,809/94,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,913.65

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