Finding the Third Proportional to 94,548 and 146,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,548 and 146,376 is: 226,614.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,548 : 146,376 = 146,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,548/146,376 = 146,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,548x = 146,376 × 146,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,548x = 21,425,933,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,425,933,376/94,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,614.35
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