Finding the Third Proportional to 94,463 and 132,081
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,463 and 132,081 is: 184,679.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,463 : 132,081 = 132,081 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,463/132,081 = 132,081/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,463x = 132,081 × 132,081 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,463x = 17,445,390,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,445,390,561/94,463 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,679.62
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