Finding the Third Proportional to 93,140 and 147,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,140 and 147,548 is: 233,738.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,140 : 147,548 = 147,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,140/147,548 = 147,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,140x = 147,548 × 147,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,140x = 21,770,412,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,770,412,304/93,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,738.59
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