Finding the Third Proportional to 93,042 and 119,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,042 and 119,475 is: 153,417.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,042 : 119,475 = 119,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,042/119,475 = 119,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,042x = 119,475 × 119,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,042x = 14,274,275,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,274,275,625/93,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153,417.55
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