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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,954 and 147,611

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,954 and 147,611 is: 229,469.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,954 : 147,611 = 147,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,954/147,611 = 147,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,954x = 147,611 × 147,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,954x = 21,789,007,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,789,007,321/94,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,469.08

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