Finding the Third Proportional to 93,600 and 141,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,600 and 141,408 is: 213,634.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,600 : 141,408 = 141,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,600/141,408 = 141,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,600x = 141,408 × 141,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,600x = 19,996,222,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,996,222,464/93,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,634.86
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