Finding the Third Proportional to 94,214 and 132,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,214 and 132,044 is: 185,063.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,214 : 132,044 = 132,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,214/132,044 = 132,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,214x = 132,044 × 132,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,214x = 17,435,617,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,435,617,936/94,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,063.98
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