Finding the Third Proportional to 93,184 and 138,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,184 and 138,480 is: 205,794.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,184 : 138,480 = 138,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,184/138,480 = 138,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,184x = 138,480 × 138,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,184x = 19,176,710,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,176,710,400/93,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,794.02
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