Finding the Third Proportional to 93,982 and 145,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,982 and 145,748 is: 226,027.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,982 : 145,748 = 145,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,982/145,748 = 145,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,982x = 145,748 × 145,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,982x = 21,242,479,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,242,479,504/93,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,027.11
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