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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,068 and 145,715

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,068 and 145,715 is: 225,718.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,068 : 145,715 = 145,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,068/145,715 = 145,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,068x = 145,715 × 145,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,068x = 21,232,861,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,232,861,225/94,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,718.22

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