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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,730 and 126,379

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,730 and 126,379 is: 168,601.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,730 : 126,379 = 126,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,730/126,379 = 126,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,730x = 126,379 × 126,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,730x = 15,971,651,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,971,651,641/94,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,601.83

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