Finding the Third Proportional to 93,954 and 125,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,954 and 125,251 is: 166,973.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,954 : 125,251 = 125,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,954/125,251 = 125,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,954x = 125,251 × 125,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,954x = 15,687,813,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,687,813,001/93,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,973.34
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