Finding the Third Proportional to 94,432 and 141,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,432 and 141,868 is: 213,132.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,432 : 141,868 = 141,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,432/141,868 = 141,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,432x = 141,868 × 141,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,432x = 20,126,529,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,126,529,424/94,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,132.51
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