Finding the Third Proportional to 94,914 and 137,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,914 and 137,475 is: 199,121.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,914 : 137,475 = 137,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,914/137,475 = 137,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,914x = 137,475 × 137,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,914x = 18,899,375,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,899,375,625/94,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,121.05
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