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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,590 and 146,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,590 and 146,475 is: 226,820.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,590 : 146,475 = 146,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,590/146,475 = 146,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,590x = 146,475 × 146,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,590x = 21,454,925,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,454,925,625/94,590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,820.23

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