Finding the Third Proportional to 94,982 and 141,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,982 and 141,009 is: 209,340.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,982 : 141,009 = 141,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,982/141,009 = 141,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,982x = 141,009 × 141,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,982x = 19,883,538,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,883,538,081/94,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,340.07
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