Finding the Third Proportional to 93,968 and 128,856
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,968 and 128,856 is: 176,697.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,968 : 128,856 = 128,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,968/128,856 = 128,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,968x = 128,856 × 128,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,968x = 16,603,868,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,603,868,736/93,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,697.05
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