Finding the Third Proportional to 94,133 and 146,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,133 and 146,757 is: 228,799.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,133 : 146,757 = 146,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,133/146,757 = 146,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,133x = 146,757 × 146,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,133x = 21,537,617,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,537,617,049/94,133 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,799.86
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