Finding the Third Proportional to 94,974 and 147,051
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,974 and 147,051 is: 227,683.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,974 : 147,051 = 147,051 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,974/147,051 = 147,051/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,974x = 147,051 × 147,051 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,974x = 21,623,996,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,623,996,601/94,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,683.33
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