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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,018 and 145,649

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,018 and 145,649 is: 225,633.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,018 : 145,649 = 145,649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,018/145,649 = 145,649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,018x = 145,649 × 145,649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,018x = 21,213,631,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,213,631,201/94,018
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,633.72

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