Finding the Third Proportional to 95,306 and 140,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,306 and 140,106 is: 205,964.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,306 : 140,106 = 140,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,306/140,106 = 140,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,306x = 140,106 × 140,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,306x = 19,629,691,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,629,691,236/95,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,964.91
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