Finding the Third Proportional to 94,566 and 146,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,566 and 146,625 is: 227,342.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,566 : 146,625 = 146,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,566/146,625 = 146,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,566x = 146,625 × 146,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,566x = 21,498,890,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,498,890,625/94,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,342.71
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