Finding the Third Proportional to 95,702 and 146,902
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,702 and 146,902 is: 225,493.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,702 : 146,902 = 146,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,702/146,902 = 146,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,702x = 146,902 × 146,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,702x = 21,580,197,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,580,197,604/95,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,493.70
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