Finding the Third Proportional to 94,502 and 146,219
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,502 and 146,219 is: 226,238.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,502 : 146,219 = 146,219 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,502/146,219 = 146,219/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,502x = 146,219 × 146,219 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,502x = 21,379,995,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,379,995,961/94,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,238.56
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