Finding the Third Proportional to 94,102 and 141,139
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,102 and 141,139 is: 211,687.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,102 : 141,139 = 141,139 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,102/141,139 = 141,139/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,102x = 141,139 × 141,139 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,102x = 19,920,217,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,920,217,321/94,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,687.50
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