Finding the Third Proportional to 93,918 and 145,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,918 and 145,650 is: 225,877.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,918 : 145,650 = 145,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,918/145,650 = 145,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,918x = 145,650 × 145,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,918x = 21,213,922,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,213,922,500/93,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,877.07
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