Finding the Third Proportional to 93,404 and 125,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,404 and 125,848 is: 169,561.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,404 : 125,848 = 125,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,404/125,848 = 125,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,404x = 125,848 × 125,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,404x = 15,837,719,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,837,719,104/93,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,561.47
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