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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,674 and 142,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,674 and 142,251 is: 213,737.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,674 : 142,251 = 142,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,674/142,251 = 142,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,674x = 142,251 × 142,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,674x = 20,235,347,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,235,347,001/94,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,737.11

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