Finding the Third Proportional to 93,312 and 118,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,312 and 118,152 is: 149,604.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,312 : 118,152 = 118,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,312/118,152 = 118,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,312x = 118,152 × 118,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,312x = 13,959,895,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,959,895,104/93,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,604.50
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