Finding the Third Proportional to 93,964 and 128,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,964 and 128,850 is: 176,688.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,964 : 128,850 = 128,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,964/128,850 = 128,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,964x = 128,850 × 128,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,964x = 16,602,322,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,602,322,500/93,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,688.12
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