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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,473 and 144,220.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,473 and 144,220.50 is: 220,163.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,473 : 144,220.50 = 144,220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,473/144,220.50 = 144,220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,473x = 144,220.50 × 144,220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,473x = 20,799,552,620.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,799,552,620.25/94,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,163.99

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