Finding the Third Proportional to 93,674.25 and 142,845.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,674.25 and 142,845.75 is: 217,828.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,674.25 : 142,845.75 = 142,845.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,674.25/142,845.75 = 142,845.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,674.25x = 142,845.75 × 142,845.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,674.25x = 20,404,908,293.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,404,908,293.06/93,674.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,828.36
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