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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,656 and 148,416

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,656 and 148,416 is: 232,709.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,656 : 148,416 = 148,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,656/148,416 = 148,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,656x = 148,416 × 148,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,656x = 22,027,309,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,027,309,056/94,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,709.06

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