Finding the Third Proportional to 94,878.21 and 146,853.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,878.21 and 146,853.63 is: 227,301.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,878.21 : 146,853.63 = 146,853.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,878.21/146,853.63 = 146,853.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,878.21x = 146,853.63 × 146,853.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,878.21x = 21,565,989,470.23 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,565,989,470.23/94,878.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,301.81
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