Finding the Third Proportional to 93,984 and 145,747.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,984 and 145,747.50 is: 226,020.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,984 : 145,747.50 = 145,747.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,984/145,747.50 = 145,747.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,984x = 145,747.50 × 145,747.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,984x = 21,242,333,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,242,333,756.25/93,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,020.75
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