Finding the Third Proportional to 94,840 and 138,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,840 and 138,354 is: 201,832.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,840 : 138,354 = 138,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,840/138,354 = 138,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,840x = 138,354 × 138,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,840x = 19,141,829,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,141,829,316/94,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,832.87
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