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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,964 and 147,626

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,964 and 147,626 is: 229,491.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,964 : 147,626 = 147,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,964/147,626 = 147,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,964x = 147,626 × 147,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,964x = 21,793,435,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,793,435,876/94,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,491.55

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