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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,858 and 137,391

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,858 and 137,391 is: 198,995.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,858 : 137,391 = 137,391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,858/137,391 = 137,391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,858x = 137,391 × 137,391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,858x = 18,876,286,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,876,286,881/94,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,995.20

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