Finding the Third Proportional to 93,571 and 143,827
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,571 and 143,827 is: 221,074.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,571 : 143,827 = 143,827 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,571/143,827 = 143,827/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,571x = 143,827 × 143,827 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,571x = 20,686,205,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,686,205,929/93,571 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,074.97
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