Finding the Third Proportional to 94,466 and 144,675
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,466 and 144,675 is: 221,570.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,466 : 144,675 = 144,675 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,466/144,675 = 144,675/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,466x = 144,675 × 144,675 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,466x = 20,930,855,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,930,855,625/94,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,570.25
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