Finding the Third Proportional to 94,137 and 146,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,137 and 146,763 is: 228,808.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,137 : 146,763 = 146,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,137/146,763 = 146,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,137x = 146,763 × 146,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,137x = 21,539,378,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,539,378,169/94,137 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,808.84
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