Finding the Third Proportional to 94,467 and 132,087
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,467 and 132,087 is: 184,688.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,467 : 132,087 = 132,087 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,467/132,087 = 132,087/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,467x = 132,087 × 132,087 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,467x = 17,446,975,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,446,975,569/94,467 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,688.57
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