Finding the Third Proportional to 93,440 and 145,082
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,440 and 145,082 is: 225,265.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,440 : 145,082 = 145,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,440/145,082 = 145,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,440x = 145,082 × 145,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,440x = 21,048,786,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,048,786,724/93,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,265.27
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