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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,531.63 and 146,445

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,531.63 and 146,445 is: 226,867.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,531.63 : 146,445 = 146,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,531.63/146,445 = 146,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,531.63x = 146,445 × 146,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,531.63x = 21,446,138,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,446,138,025/94,531.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,867.34

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