Finding the Third Proportional to 94,239 and 141,561
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,239 and 141,561 is: 212,645.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,239 : 141,561 = 141,561 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,239/141,561 = 141,561/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,239x = 141,561 × 141,561 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,239x = 20,039,516,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,039,516,721/94,239 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,645.69
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