Finding the Third Proportional to 93,347 and 141,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,347 and 141,752 is: 215,257.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,347 : 141,752 = 141,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,347/141,752 = 141,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,347x = 141,752 × 141,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,347x = 20,093,629,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,093,629,504/93,347 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,257.37
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