Finding the Third Proportional to 93,818 and 145,533
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,818 and 145,533 is: 225,754.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,818 : 145,533 = 145,533 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,818/145,533 = 145,533/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,818x = 145,533 × 145,533 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,818x = 21,179,854,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,179,854,089/93,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,754.70
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