Finding the Third Proportional to 141,070 and 191,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,070 and 191,374 is: 259,615.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,070 : 191,374 = 191,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,070/191,374 = 191,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,070x = 191,374 × 191,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,070x = 36,624,007,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,624,007,876/141,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 259,615.85
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