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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,717 and 157,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,717 and 157,840 is: 263,030.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,717 : 157,840 = 157,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,717/157,840 = 157,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,717x = 157,840 × 157,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,717x = 24,913,465,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,913,465,600/94,717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,030.56

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