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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,997 and 148,247

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,997 and 148,247 is: 231,345.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,997 : 148,247 = 148,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,997/148,247 = 148,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,997x = 148,247 × 148,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,997x = 21,977,173,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,977,173,009/94,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,345.97

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