Finding the Third Proportional to 93,349 and 141,971
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,349 and 141,971 is: 215,918.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,349 : 141,971 = 141,971 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,349/141,971 = 141,971/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,349x = 141,971 × 141,971 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,349x = 20,155,764,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,155,764,841/93,349 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,918.38
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