Finding the Third Proportional to 94,001 and 145,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,001 and 145,488 is: 225,175.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,001 : 145,488 = 145,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,001/145,488 = 145,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,001x = 145,488 × 145,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,001x = 21,166,758,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,166,758,144/94,001 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,175.88
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