Finding the Third Proportional to 93,972 and 133,614
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,972 and 133,614 is: 189,978.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,972 : 133,614 = 133,614 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,972/133,614 = 133,614/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,972x = 133,614 × 133,614 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,972x = 17,852,700,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,852,700,996/93,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,978.94
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