Finding the Third Proportional to 93,896 and 127,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,896 and 127,884 is: 174,174.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,896 : 127,884 = 127,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,896/127,884 = 127,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,896x = 127,884 × 127,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,896x = 16,354,317,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,354,317,456/93,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 174,174.80
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