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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,244 and 145,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,244 and 145,740 is: 225,374.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,244 : 145,740 = 145,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,244/145,740 = 145,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,244x = 145,740 × 145,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,244x = 21,240,147,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,240,147,600/94,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,374.00

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