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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,524 and 146,356

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,524 and 146,356 is: 226,609.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,524 : 146,356 = 146,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,524/146,356 = 146,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,524x = 146,356 × 146,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,524x = 21,420,078,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,420,078,736/94,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,609.95

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