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Finding the Third Proportional to 94.88 and 148.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 94.88 and 148.97 is: 233.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.88 : 148.97 = 148.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.88/148.97 = 148.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.88x = 148.97 × 148.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.88x = 22,191.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,191.69/94.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.90

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