Finding the Third Proportional to 94,974 and 147,641
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,974 and 147,641 is: 229,514.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,974 : 147,641 = 147,641 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,974/147,641 = 147,641/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,974x = 147,641 × 147,641 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,974x = 21,797,864,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,797,864,881/94,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,514.02
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