Finding the Third Proportional to 93,482 and 147,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,482 and 147,027 is: 231,241.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,482 : 147,027 = 147,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,482/147,027 = 147,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,482x = 147,027 × 147,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,482x = 21,616,938,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,616,938,729/93,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,241.72
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