Finding the Third Proportional to 93,960 and 145,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,960 and 145,584 is: 225,571.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,960 : 145,584 = 145,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,960/145,584 = 145,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,960x = 145,584 × 145,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,960x = 21,194,701,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,194,701,056/93,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,571.53
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