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Finding the Third Proportional to 94.50 and 146.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 94.50 and 146.44 is: 226.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.50 : 146.44 = 146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.50/146.44 = 146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.50x = 146.44 × 146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.50x = 21,443.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,443.94/94.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.92

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