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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,605 and 146,489

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,605 and 146,489 is: 226,827.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,605 : 146,489 = 146,489 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,605/146,489 = 146,489/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,605x = 146,489 × 146,489
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,605x = 21,459,027,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,459,027,121/94,605
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,827.62

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