Finding the Third Proportional to 94,237 and 132,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,237 and 132,072 is: 185,097.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,237 : 132,072 = 132,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,237/132,072 = 132,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,237x = 132,072 × 132,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,237x = 17,443,013,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,443,013,184/94,237 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,097.29
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