Finding the Third Proportional to 94,134 and 131,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,134 and 131,664 is: 184,156.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,134 : 131,664 = 131,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,134/131,664 = 131,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,134x = 131,664 × 131,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,134x = 17,335,408,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,335,408,896/94,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,156.72
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