Finding the Third Proportional to 94,190 and 141,287
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,190 and 141,287 is: 211,933.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,190 : 141,287 = 141,287 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,190/141,287 = 141,287/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,190x = 141,287 × 141,287 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,190x = 19,962,016,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,962,016,369/94,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,933.50
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