Finding the Third Proportional to 93,845 and 141,578
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,845 and 141,578 is: 213,589.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,845 : 141,578 = 141,578 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,845/141,578 = 141,578/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,845x = 141,578 × 141,578 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,845x = 20,044,330,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,044,330,084/93,845 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,589.75
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