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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,979.44 and 144,427.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,979.44 and 144,427.50 is: 219,619.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,979.44 : 144,427.50 = 144,427.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,979.44/144,427.50 = 144,427.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,979.44x = 144,427.50 × 144,427.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,979.44x = 20,859,302,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,859,302,756.25/94,979.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,619.14

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