Finding the Third Proportional to 93,972 and 137,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,972 and 137,430 is: 200,985.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,972 : 137,430 = 137,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,972/137,430 = 137,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,972x = 137,430 × 137,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,972x = 18,887,004,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,887,004,900/93,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,985.45
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