Finding the Third Proportional to 94,710 and 143,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,710 and 143,793 is: 218,313.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,710 : 143,793 = 143,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,710/143,793 = 143,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,710x = 143,793 × 143,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,710x = 20,676,426,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,676,426,849/94,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,313.03
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