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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,832 and 127,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,832 and 127,264 is: 170,787.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,832 : 127,264 = 127,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,832/127,264 = 127,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,832x = 127,264 × 127,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,832x = 16,196,125,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,196,125,696/94,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,787.56

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