Finding the Third Proportional to 94,784 and 144,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,784 and 144,224 is: 219,452.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,784 : 144,224 = 144,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,784/144,224 = 144,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,784x = 144,224 × 144,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,784x = 20,800,562,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,800,562,176/94,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,452.25
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