Finding the Third Proportional to 95,334 and 140,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,334 and 140,247 is: 206,319.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,334 : 140,247 = 140,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,334/140,247 = 140,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,334x = 140,247 × 140,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,334x = 19,669,221,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,669,221,009/95,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,319.06
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