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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,788 and 144,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,788 and 144,230 is: 219,461.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,788 : 144,230 = 144,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,788/144,230 = 144,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,788x = 144,230 × 144,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,788x = 20,802,292,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,802,292,900/94,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,461.25

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