Finding the Third Proportional to 94,194 and 142,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,194 and 142,251 is: 214,826.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,194 : 142,251 = 142,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,194/142,251 = 142,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,194x = 142,251 × 142,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,194x = 20,235,347,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,235,347,001/94,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,826.28
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