Finding the Third Proportional to 93,250 and 143,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,250 and 143,415 is: 220,566.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,250 : 143,415 = 143,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,250/143,415 = 143,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,250x = 143,415 × 143,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,250x = 20,567,862,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,567,862,225/93,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,566.89
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