Finding the Third Proportional to 93,800 and 134,125
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,800 and 134,125 is: 191,785.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,800 : 134,125 = 134,125 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,800/134,125 = 134,125/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,800x = 134,125 × 134,125 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,800x = 17,989,515,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,989,515,625/93,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,785.88
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