Finding the Third Proportional to 140,022 and 188,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 140,022 and 188,649 is: 254,163.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,022 : 188,649 = 188,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,022/188,649 = 188,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,022x = 188,649 × 188,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,022x = 35,588,445,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,588,445,201/140,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,163.24
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