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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,486 and 146,294

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,486 and 146,294 is: 226,509.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,486 : 146,294 = 146,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,486/146,294 = 146,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,486x = 146,294 × 146,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,486x = 21,401,934,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,401,934,436/94,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,509.05

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