Finding the Third Proportional to 92,414 and 146,901
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,414 and 146,901 is: 233,513.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,414 : 146,901 = 146,901 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,414/146,901 = 146,901/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,414x = 146,901 × 146,901 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,414x = 21,579,903,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,579,903,801/92,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,513.36
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