Finding the Third Proportional to 95,446 and 146,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,446 and 146,775 is: 225,707.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,446 : 146,775 = 146,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,446/146,775 = 146,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,446x = 146,775 × 146,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,446x = 21,542,900,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,542,900,625/95,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,707.74
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