Finding the Third Proportional to 93,556 and 146,593
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,556 and 146,593 is: 229,696.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,556 : 146,593 = 146,593 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,556/146,593 = 146,593/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,556x = 146,593 × 146,593 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,556x = 21,489,507,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,489,507,649/93,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,696.73
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