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Finding the Third Proportional to 91,606 and 145,403

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Solution

The third proportional to 91,606 and 145,403 is: 230,793.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91,606 : 145,403 = 145,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91,606/145,403 = 145,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91,606x = 145,403 × 145,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91,606x = 21,142,032,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,142,032,409/91,606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,793.10

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