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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,603 and 146,486

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,603 and 146,486 is: 226,823.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,603 : 146,486 = 146,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,603/146,486 = 146,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,603x = 146,486 × 146,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,603x = 21,458,148,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,458,148,196/94,603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,823.13

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