Finding the Third Proportional to 93,312 and 143,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,312 and 143,424 is: 220,448
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,312 : 143,424 = 143,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,312/143,424 = 143,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,312x = 143,424 × 143,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,312x = 20,570,443,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,570,443,776/93,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,448
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