Finding the Third Proportional to 93,916 and 127,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,916 and 127,914 is: 174,219.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,916 : 127,914 = 127,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,916/127,914 = 127,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,916x = 127,914 × 127,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,916x = 16,361,991,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,361,991,396/93,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 174,219.42
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