Finding the Third Proportional to 94,456 and 147,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,456 and 147,430 is: 230,113.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,456 : 147,430 = 147,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,456/147,430 = 147,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,456x = 147,430 × 147,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,456x = 21,735,604,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,735,604,900/94,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,113.54
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