Finding the Third Proportional to 95,294 and 140,301
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,294 and 140,301 is: 206,564.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,294 : 140,301 = 140,301 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,294/140,301 = 140,301/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,294x = 140,301 × 140,301 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,294x = 19,684,370,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,684,370,601/95,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,564.64
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