Finding the Third Proportional to 93,942 and 145,287
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,942 and 145,287 is: 224,695.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,942 : 145,287 = 145,287 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,942/145,287 = 145,287/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,942x = 145,287 × 145,287 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,942x = 21,108,312,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,108,312,369/93,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 224,695.16
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