Finding the Third Proportional to 93,215 and 145,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,215 and 145,344 is: 226,625.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,215 : 145,344 = 145,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,215/145,344 = 145,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,215x = 145,344 × 145,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,215x = 21,124,878,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,124,878,336/93,215 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,625.31
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