Finding the Third Proportional to 93,490 and 145,037
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,490 and 145,037 is: 225,005.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,490 : 145,037 = 145,037 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,490/145,037 = 145,037/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,490x = 145,037 × 145,037 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,490x = 21,035,731,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,035,731,369/93,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,005.15
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