Finding the Third Proportional to 93,388 and 125,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,388 and 125,820 is: 169,515.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,388 : 125,820 = 125,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,388/125,820 = 125,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,388x = 125,820 × 125,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,388x = 15,830,672,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,830,672,400/93,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,515.06
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