Finding the Third Proportional to 94,658 and 148,419
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,658 and 148,419 is: 232,713.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,658 : 148,419 = 148,419 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,658/148,419 = 148,419/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,658x = 148,419 × 148,419 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,658x = 22,028,199,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,028,199,561/94,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,713.55
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