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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,886 and 148,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,886 and 148,080 is: 231,095.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,886 : 148,080 = 148,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,886/148,080 = 148,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,886x = 148,080 × 148,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,886x = 21,927,686,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,927,686,400/94,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,095.07

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