Finding the Third Proportional to 93,218 and 147,675
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,218 and 147,675 is: 233,945.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,218 : 147,675 = 147,675 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,218/147,675 = 147,675/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,218x = 147,675 × 147,675 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,218x = 21,807,905,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,807,905,625/93,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,945.22
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