Finding the Third Proportional to 94,442 and 130,897
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,442 and 130,897 is: 181,423.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,442 : 130,897 = 130,897 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,442/130,897 = 130,897/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,442x = 130,897 × 130,897 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,442x = 17,134,024,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,134,024,609/94,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,423.78
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