Finding the Third Proportional to 93,204 and 148,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,204 and 148,230 is: 235,742.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,204 : 148,230 = 148,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,204/148,230 = 148,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,204x = 148,230 × 148,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,204x = 21,972,132,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,972,132,900/93,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,742.38
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