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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,872 and 150,192

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,872 and 150,192 is: 237,769.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,872 : 150,192 = 150,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,872/150,192 = 150,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,872x = 150,192 × 150,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,872x = 22,557,636,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,557,636,864/94,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,769.17

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