Finding the Third Proportional to 94,524 and 146,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,524 and 146,356 is: 226,609.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,524 : 146,356 = 146,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,524/146,356 = 146,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,524x = 146,356 × 146,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,524x = 21,420,078,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,420,078,736/94,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,609.95
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