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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,540 and 146,369

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,540 and 146,369 is: 226,611.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,540 : 146,369 = 146,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,540/146,369 = 146,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,540x = 146,369 × 146,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,540x = 21,423,884,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,423,884,161/94,540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,611.85

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