Finding the Third Proportional to 93,987.84 and 145,434.23
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,987.84 and 145,434.23 is: 225,040.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,987.84 : 145,434.23 = 145,434.23 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,987.84/145,434.23 = 145,434.23/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,987.84x = 145,434.23 × 145,434.23 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,987.84x = 21,151,116,528.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,151,116,528.24/93,987.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,040.98
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