Finding the Third Proportional to 94,351 and 137,637
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,351 and 137,637 is: 200,781.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,351 : 137,637 = 137,637 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,351/137,637 = 137,637/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,351x = 137,637 × 137,637 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,351x = 18,943,943,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,943,943,769/94,351 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,781.59
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