Finding the Third Proportional to 94,436 and 138,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,436 and 138,252 is: 202,397.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,436 : 138,252 = 138,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,436/138,252 = 138,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,436x = 138,252 × 138,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,436x = 19,113,615,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,113,615,504/94,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,397.56
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