Finding the Third Proportional to 93,314 and 125,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,314 and 125,715 is: 169,366.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,314 : 125,715 = 125,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,314/125,715 = 125,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,314x = 125,715 × 125,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,314x = 15,804,261,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,804,261,225/93,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,366.45
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