Finding the Third Proportional to 94,434 and 138,249
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,434 and 138,249 is: 202,393.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,434 : 138,249 = 138,249 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,434/138,249 = 138,249/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,434x = 138,249 × 138,249 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,434x = 19,112,786,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,112,786,001/94,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,393.06
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