Finding the Third Proportional to 93,402 and 145,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,402 and 145,026 is: 225,182.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,402 : 145,026 = 145,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,402/145,026 = 145,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,402x = 145,026 × 145,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,402x = 21,032,540,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,032,540,676/93,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,182.98
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