Finding the Third Proportional to 94,398 and 145,839
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,398 and 145,839 is: 225,312.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,398 : 145,839 = 145,839 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,398/145,839 = 145,839/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,398x = 145,839 × 145,839 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,398x = 21,269,013,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,269,013,921/94,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,312.12
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