Finding the Third Proportional to 93,970 and 145,597
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,970 and 145,597 is: 225,587.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,970 : 145,597 = 145,597 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,970/145,597 = 145,597/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,970x = 145,597 × 145,597 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,970x = 21,198,486,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,198,486,409/93,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,587.81
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