Finding the Third Proportional to 94,218 and 141,529
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,218 and 141,529 is: 212,596.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,218 : 141,529 = 141,529 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,218/141,529 = 141,529/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,218x = 141,529 × 141,529 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,218x = 20,030,457,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,030,457,841/94,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,596.93
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