Finding the Third Proportional to 93,994 and 145,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,994 and 145,635 is: 225,647.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,994 : 145,635 = 145,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,994/145,635 = 145,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,994x = 145,635 × 145,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,994x = 21,209,553,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,209,553,225/93,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,647.95
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