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Finding the Third Proportional to 93,498 and 145,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 93,498 and 145,044 is: 225,007.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,498 : 145,044 = 145,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,498/145,044 = 145,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,498x = 145,044 × 145,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,498x = 21,037,761,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,037,761,936/93,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,007.61

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