Finding the Third Proportional to 94,035 and 131,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,035 and 131,796 is: 184,720.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,035 : 131,796 = 131,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,035/131,796 = 131,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,035x = 131,796 × 131,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,035x = 17,370,185,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,370,185,616/94,035 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,720.43
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