Finding the Third Proportional to 94,188 and 141,282
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,188 and 141,282 is: 211,923
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,188 : 141,282 = 141,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,188/141,282 = 141,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,188x = 141,282 × 141,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,188x = 19,960,603,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,960,603,524/94,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,923
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