Finding the Third Proportional to 93,042 and 136,539
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,042 and 136,539 is: 200,370.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,042 : 136,539 = 136,539 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,042/136,539 = 136,539/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,042x = 136,539 × 136,539 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,042x = 18,642,898,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,642,898,521/93,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,370.78
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