Finding the Third Proportional to 93,044 and 119,478
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,044 and 119,478 is: 153,421.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,044 : 119,478 = 119,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,044/119,478 = 119,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,044x = 119,478 × 119,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,044x = 14,274,992,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,274,992,484/93,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153,421.96
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