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Finding the Third Proportional to 93,961 and 145,427

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Solution

The third proportional to 93,961 and 145,427 is: 225,082.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,961 : 145,427 = 145,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,961/145,427 = 145,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,961x = 145,427 × 145,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,961x = 21,149,012,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,149,012,329/93,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,082.88

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