Finding the Third Proportional to 95,309 and 140,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,309 and 140,190 is: 206,205.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,309 : 140,190 = 140,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,309/140,190 = 140,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,309x = 140,190 × 140,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,309x = 19,653,236,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,653,236,100/95,309 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,205.46
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