Finding the Third Proportional to 93,250 and 147,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,250 and 147,883 is: 234,524.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,250 : 147,883 = 147,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,250/147,883 = 147,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,250x = 147,883 × 147,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,250x = 21,869,381,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,869,381,689/93,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,524.20
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