Finding the Third Proportional to 93,064 and 148,229
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,064 and 148,229 is: 236,093.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,064 : 148,229 = 148,229 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,064/148,229 = 148,229/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,064x = 148,229 × 148,229 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,064x = 21,971,836,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,971,836,441/93,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,093.83
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