Finding the Third Proportional to 93,552 and 142,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,552 and 142,660 is: 217,546.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,552 : 142,660 = 142,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,552/142,660 = 142,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,552x = 142,660 × 142,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,552x = 20,351,875,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,351,875,600/93,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,546.13
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