Finding the Third Proportional to 93,417 and 148,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,417 and 148,715 is: 236,746.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,417 : 148,715 = 148,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,417/148,715 = 148,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,417x = 148,715 × 148,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,417x = 22,116,151,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,116,151,225/93,417 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,746.54
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