Finding the Third Proportional to 94,004 and 143,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,004 and 143,982 is: 220,531.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,004 : 143,982 = 143,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,004/143,982 = 143,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,004x = 143,982 × 143,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,004x = 20,730,816,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,730,816,324/94,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,531.21
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