Finding the Third Proportional to 93,350 and 147,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,350 and 147,315 is: 232,476.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,350 : 147,315 = 147,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,350/147,315 = 147,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,350x = 147,315 × 147,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,350x = 21,701,709,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,701,709,225/93,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,476.80
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