Finding the Third Proportional to 93,316 and 143,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,316 and 143,430 is: 220,456.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,316 : 143,430 = 143,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,316/143,430 = 143,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,316x = 143,430 × 143,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,316x = 20,572,164,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,572,164,900/93,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,456.99
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