Finding the Third Proportional to 94,290 and 129,753
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,290 and 129,753 is: 178,553.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,290 : 129,753 = 129,753 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,290/129,753 = 129,753/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,290x = 129,753 × 129,753 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,290x = 16,835,841,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,835,841,009/94,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,553.83
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