Finding the Third Proportional to 93,402 and 142,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,402 and 142,263 is: 216,684.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,402 : 142,263 = 142,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,402/142,263 = 142,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,402x = 142,263 × 142,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,402x = 20,238,761,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,238,761,169/93,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,684.45
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