Finding the Third Proportional to 94,554 and 139,962
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,554 and 139,962 is: 207,176.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,554 : 139,962 = 139,962 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,554/139,962 = 139,962/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,554x = 139,962 × 139,962 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,554x = 19,589,361,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,589,361,444/94,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,176.44
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