Finding the Third Proportional to 93,224 and 139,809
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,224 and 139,809 is: 209,673.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,224 : 139,809 = 139,809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,224/139,809 = 139,809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,224x = 139,809 × 139,809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,224x = 19,546,556,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,546,556,481/93,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,673.01
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