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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,792 and 142,432

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,792 and 142,432 is: 214,014.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,792 : 142,432 = 142,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,792/142,432 = 142,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,792x = 142,432 × 142,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,792x = 20,286,874,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,286,874,624/94,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,014.63

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