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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,094 and 146,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,094 and 146,325 is: 220,518.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,094 : 146,325 = 146,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,094/146,325 = 146,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,094x = 146,325 × 146,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,094x = 21,411,005,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,411,005,625/97,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,518.32

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