Finding the Third Proportional to 93,330 and 126,171
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,330 and 126,171 is: 170,568.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,330 : 126,171 = 126,171 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,330/126,171 = 126,171/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,330x = 126,171 × 126,171 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,330x = 15,919,121,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,919,121,241/93,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 170,568.11
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