Finding the Third Proportional to 93,956 and 125,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,956 and 125,254 is: 166,977.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,956 : 125,254 = 125,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,956/125,254 = 125,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,956x = 125,254 × 125,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,956x = 15,688,564,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,688,564,516/93,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,977.78
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