Finding the Third Proportional to 94,502 and 145,005
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,502 and 145,005 is: 222,497.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,502 : 145,005 = 145,005 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,502/145,005 = 145,005/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,502x = 145,005 × 145,005 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,502x = 21,026,450,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,026,450,025/94,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,497.41
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