Finding the Third Proportional to 93,470 and 125,949
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,470 and 125,949 is: 169,713.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,470 : 125,949 = 125,949 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,470/125,949 = 125,949/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,470x = 125,949 × 125,949 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,470x = 15,863,150,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,863,150,601/93,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,713.82
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