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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,768 and 147,854

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,768 and 147,854 is: 230,677.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,768 : 147,854 = 147,854 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,768/147,854 = 147,854/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,768x = 147,854 × 147,854
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,768x = 21,860,805,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,860,805,316/94,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,677.08

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