Finding the Third Proportional to 141,104 and 188,111
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Solution
The third proportional to 141,104 and 188,111 is: 250,777.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,104 : 188,111 = 188,111 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,104/188,111 = 188,111/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,104x = 188,111 × 188,111 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,104x = 35,385,748,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,385,748,321/141,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 250,777.78
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