Finding the Third Proportional to 93,371 and 125,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,371 and 125,800 is: 169,492.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,371 : 125,800 = 125,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,371/125,800 = 125,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,371x = 125,800 × 125,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,371x = 15,825,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,825,640,000/93,371 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,492.03
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