Finding the Third Proportional to 95,366 and 140,129
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,366 and 140,129 is: 205,902.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,366 : 140,129 = 140,129 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,366/140,129 = 140,129/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,366x = 140,129 × 140,129 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,366x = 19,636,136,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,636,136,641/95,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,902.91
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