Finding the Third Proportional to 93,266 and 148,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,266 and 148,326 is: 235,890.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,266 : 148,326 = 148,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,266/148,326 = 148,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,266x = 148,326 × 148,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,266x = 22,000,602,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,000,602,276/93,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,890.92
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