Finding the Third Proportional to 94,605 and 146,489
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,605 and 146,489 is: 226,827.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,605 : 146,489 = 146,489 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,605/146,489 = 146,489/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,605x = 146,489 × 146,489 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,605x = 21,459,027,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,459,027,121/94,605 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,827.62
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