Finding the Third Proportional to 94,286 and 133,653
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,286 and 133,653 is: 189,456.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,286 : 133,653 = 133,653 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,286/133,653 = 133,653/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,286x = 133,653 × 133,653 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,286x = 17,863,124,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,863,124,409/94,286 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,456.81
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