Finding the Third Proportional to 95,305 and 140,185
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,305 and 140,185 is: 206,199.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,305 : 140,185 = 140,185 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,305/140,185 = 140,185/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,305x = 140,185 × 140,185 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,305x = 19,651,834,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,651,834,225/95,305 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,199.40
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