Finding the Third Proportional to 94,430 and 138,243
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,430 and 138,243 is: 202,384.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,430 : 138,243 = 138,243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,430/138,243 = 138,243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,430x = 138,243 × 138,243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,430x = 19,111,127,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,111,127,049/94,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,384.06
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