Finding the Third Proportional to 94,601 and 141,081
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,601 and 141,081 is: 210,397.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,601 : 141,081 = 141,081 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,601/141,081 = 141,081/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,601x = 141,081 × 141,081 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,601x = 19,903,848,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,903,848,561/94,601 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,397.87
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