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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,008 and 145,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,008 and 145,636 is: 225,617.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,008 : 145,636 = 145,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,008/145,636 = 145,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,008x = 145,636 × 145,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,008x = 21,209,844,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,209,844,496/94,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,617.44

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