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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,968 and 147,042

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,968 and 147,042 is: 227,669.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,968 : 147,042 = 147,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,968/147,042 = 147,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,968x = 147,042 × 147,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,968x = 21,621,349,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,621,349,764/94,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,669.84

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