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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,638 and 146,511

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,638 and 146,511 is: 226,816.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,638 : 146,511 = 146,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,638/146,511 = 146,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,638x = 146,511 × 146,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,638x = 21,465,473,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,465,473,121/94,638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,816.64

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