Finding the Third Proportional to 94,114 and 141,381
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,114 and 141,381 is: 212,386.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,114 : 141,381 = 141,381 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,114/141,381 = 141,381/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,114x = 141,381 × 141,381 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,114x = 19,988,587,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,988,587,161/94,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,386.97
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