Finding the Third Proportional to 93,688 and 144,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,688 and 144,424 is: 222,635.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,688 : 144,424 = 144,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,688/144,424 = 144,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,688x = 144,424 × 144,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,688x = 20,858,291,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,858,291,776/93,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,635.68
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