Finding the Third Proportional to 93,348 and 141,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,348 and 141,748 is: 215,242.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,348 : 141,748 = 141,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,348/141,748 = 141,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,348x = 141,748 × 141,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,348x = 20,092,495,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,092,495,504/93,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,242.91
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