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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,994 and 148,243

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,994 and 148,243 is: 231,340.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,994 : 148,243 = 148,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,994/148,243 = 148,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,994x = 148,243 × 148,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,994x = 21,975,987,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,975,987,049/94,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,340.79

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