Finding the Third Proportional to 94,044 and 145,938
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,044 and 145,938 is: 226,467.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,044 : 145,938 = 145,938 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,044/145,938 = 145,938/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,044x = 145,938 × 145,938 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,044x = 21,297,899,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,297,899,844/94,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,467.40
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