Finding the Third Proportional to 93,148 and 147,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,148 and 147,599 is: 233,880.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,148 : 147,599 = 147,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,148/147,599 = 147,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,148x = 147,599 × 147,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,148x = 21,785,464,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,785,464,801/93,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,880.11
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