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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,558 and 144,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,558 and 144,348 is: 220,355.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,558 : 144,348 = 144,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,558/144,348 = 144,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,558x = 144,348 × 144,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,558x = 20,836,345,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,836,345,104/94,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,355.18

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