Finding the Third Proportional to 94,236 and 145,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,236 and 145,730 is: 225,362.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,236 : 145,730 = 145,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,236/145,730 = 145,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,236x = 145,730 × 145,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,236x = 21,237,232,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,237,232,900/94,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,362.21
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