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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,044 and 145,938

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,044 and 145,938 is: 226,467.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,044 : 145,938 = 145,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,044/145,938 = 145,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,044x = 145,938 × 145,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,044x = 21,297,899,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,297,899,844/94,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,467.40

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