Finding the Third Proportional to 93,508 and 131,525
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,508 and 131,525 is: 184,998.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,508 : 131,525 = 131,525 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,508/131,525 = 131,525/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,508x = 131,525 × 131,525 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,508x = 17,298,825,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,298,825,625/93,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,998.35
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