Finding the Third Proportional to 92,945 and 147,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,945 and 147,726 is: 234,794.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,945 : 147,726 = 147,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,945/147,726 = 147,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,945x = 147,726 × 147,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,945x = 21,822,971,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,822,971,076/92,945 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,794.46
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