Finding the Third Proportional to 94,243 and 138,537
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,243 and 138,537 is: 203,649.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,243 : 138,537 = 138,537 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,243/138,537 = 138,537/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,243x = 138,537 × 138,537 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,243x = 19,192,500,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,192,500,369/94,243 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,649.08
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