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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,026 and 145,661

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,026 and 145,661 is: 225,651.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,026 : 145,661 = 145,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,026/145,661 = 145,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,026x = 145,661 × 145,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,026x = 21,217,126,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,217,126,921/94,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,651.70

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