Finding the Third Proportional to 94,409 and 151,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,409 and 151,941 is: 244,532.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,409 : 151,941 = 151,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,409/151,941 = 151,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,409x = 151,941 × 151,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,409x = 23,086,067,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,086,067,481/94,409 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,532.49
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