Finding the Third Proportional to 94,314.38 and 142,689.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,314.38 and 142,689.09 is: 215,875.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,314.38 : 142,689.09 = 142,689.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,314.38/142,689.09 = 142,689.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,314.38x = 142,689.09 × 142,689.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,314.38x = 20,360,177,475.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,360,177,475.20/94,314.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,875.65
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