Finding the Third Proportional to 93,706 and 144,939
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,706 and 144,939 is: 224,183.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,706 : 144,939 = 144,939 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,706/144,939 = 144,939/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,706x = 144,939 × 144,939 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,706x = 21,007,313,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,007,313,721/93,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 224,183.23
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