Finding the Third Proportional to 94,364 and 147,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,364 and 147,288 is: 229,894.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,364 : 147,288 = 147,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,364/147,288 = 147,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,364x = 147,288 × 147,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,364x = 21,693,754,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,693,754,944/94,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,894.40
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