Finding the Third Proportional to 93,414 and 125,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,414 and 125,863 is: 169,583.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,414 : 125,863 = 125,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,414/125,863 = 125,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,414x = 125,863 × 125,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,414x = 15,841,494,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,841,494,769/93,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,583.73
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