Finding the Third Proportional to 93,282 and 147,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,282 and 147,946 is: 234,643.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,282 : 147,946 = 147,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,282/147,946 = 147,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,282x = 147,946 × 147,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,282x = 21,888,018,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,888,018,916/93,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,643.54
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