Finding the Third Proportional to 93,428 and 141,114
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,428 and 141,114 is: 213,139.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,428 : 141,114 = 141,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,428/141,114 = 141,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,428x = 141,114 × 141,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,428x = 19,913,160,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,913,160,996/93,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,139.11
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