Finding the Third Proportional to 94,486 and 146,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,486 and 146,294 is: 226,509.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,486 : 146,294 = 146,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,486/146,294 = 146,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,486x = 146,294 × 146,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,486x = 21,401,934,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,401,934,436/94,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,509.05
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