Finding the Third Proportional to 93,722 and 143,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,722 and 143,367 is: 219,309.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,722 : 143,367 = 143,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,722/143,367 = 143,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,722x = 143,367 × 143,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,722x = 20,554,096,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,554,096,689/93,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,309.20
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