Finding the Third Proportional to 94,458 and 146,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,458 and 146,232 is: 226,384.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,458 : 146,232 = 146,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,458/146,232 = 146,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,458x = 146,232 × 146,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,458x = 21,383,797,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,383,797,824/94,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,384.19
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