Finding the Third Proportional to 93,012 and 139,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,012 and 139,311 is: 208,656.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,012 : 139,311 = 139,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,012/139,311 = 139,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,012x = 139,311 × 139,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,012x = 19,407,554,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,407,554,721/93,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,656.46
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