Finding the Third Proportional to 94,964 and 147,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,964 and 147,626 is: 229,491.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,964 : 147,626 = 147,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,964/147,626 = 147,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,964x = 147,626 × 147,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,964x = 21,793,435,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,793,435,876/94,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,491.55
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