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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,688 and 142,277

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,688 and 142,277 is: 213,783.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,688 : 142,277 = 142,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,688/142,277 = 142,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,688x = 142,277 × 142,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,688x = 20,242,744,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,242,744,729/94,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,783.63

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