Finding the Third Proportional to 94,412 and 148,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,412 and 148,100 is: 232,318.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,412 : 148,100 = 148,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,412/148,100 = 148,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,412x = 148,100 × 148,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,412x = 21,933,610,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,933,610,000/94,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,318.03
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