Finding the Third Proportional to 94,228 and 132,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,228 and 132,059 is: 185,078.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,228 : 132,059 = 132,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,228/132,059 = 132,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,228x = 132,059 × 132,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,228x = 17,439,579,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,439,579,481/94,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,078.53
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