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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,602 and 146,493

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,602 and 146,493 is: 226,847.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,602 : 146,493 = 146,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,602/146,493 = 146,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,602x = 146,493 × 146,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,602x = 21,460,199,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,460,199,049/94,602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,847.20

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