Finding the Third Proportional to 93,969 and 145,727
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,969 and 145,727 is: 225,993.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,969 : 145,727 = 145,727 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,969/145,727 = 145,727/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,969x = 145,727 × 145,727 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,969x = 21,236,358,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,236,358,529/93,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,993.24
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