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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,722 and 126,369

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,722 and 126,369 is: 168,589.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,722 : 126,369 = 126,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,722/126,369 = 126,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,722x = 126,369 × 126,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,722x = 15,969,124,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,969,124,161/94,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,589.39

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