Finding the Third Proportional to 94,904 and 142,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,904 and 142,138 is: 212,880.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,904 : 142,138 = 142,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,904/142,138 = 142,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,904x = 142,138 × 142,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,904x = 20,203,211,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,203,211,044/94,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,880.50
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