Finding the Third Proportional to 94,946 and 147,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,946 and 147,604 is: 229,466.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,946 : 147,604 = 147,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,946/147,604 = 147,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,946x = 147,604 × 147,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,946x = 21,786,940,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,786,940,816/94,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,466.65
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