Finding the Third Proportional to 93,446 and 145,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,446 and 145,092 is: 225,281.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,446 : 145,092 = 145,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,446/145,092 = 145,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,446x = 145,092 × 145,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,446x = 21,051,688,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,051,688,464/93,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,281.86
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