Finding the Third Proportional to 93,444 and 145,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,444 and 145,088 is: 225,274.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,444 : 145,088 = 145,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,444/145,088 = 145,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,444x = 145,088 × 145,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,444x = 21,050,527,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,050,527,744/93,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,274.26
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