Finding the Third Proportional to 93,320 and 125,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,320 and 125,724 is: 169,379.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,320 : 125,724 = 125,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,320/125,724 = 125,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,320x = 125,724 × 125,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,320x = 15,806,524,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,806,524,176/93,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,379.81
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