Finding the Third Proportional to 93,376 and 141,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,376 and 141,792 is: 215,311.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,376 : 141,792 = 141,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,376/141,792 = 141,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,376x = 141,792 × 141,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,376x = 20,104,971,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,104,971,264/93,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,311.98
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