Finding the Third Proportional to 94,548 and 139,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,548 and 139,953 is: 207,162.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,548 : 139,953 = 139,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,548/139,953 = 139,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,548x = 139,953 × 139,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,548x = 19,586,842,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,586,842,209/94,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,162.95
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