Finding the Third Proportional to 94,324 and 141,486
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,324 and 141,486 is: 212,229
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,324 : 141,486 = 141,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,324/141,486 = 141,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,324x = 141,486 × 141,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,324x = 20,018,288,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,018,288,196/94,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,229
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