Finding the Third Proportional to 93,406 and 125,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,406 and 125,851 is: 169,565.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,406 : 125,851 = 125,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,406/125,851 = 125,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,406x = 125,851 × 125,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,406x = 15,838,474,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,838,474,201/93,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,565.92
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