Finding the Third Proportional to 95,470 and 140,283
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,470 and 140,283 is: 206,130.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,470 : 140,283 = 140,283 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,470/140,283 = 140,283/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,470x = 140,283 × 140,283 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,470x = 19,679,320,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,679,320,089/95,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,130.93
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