Finding the Third Proportional to 93,680 and 144,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,680 and 144,408 is: 222,605.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,680 : 144,408 = 144,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,680/144,408 = 144,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,680x = 144,408 × 144,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,680x = 20,853,670,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,853,670,464/93,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,605.36
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