Finding the Third Proportional to 94,476 and 127,746
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,476 and 127,746 is: 172,732.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,476 : 127,746 = 127,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,476/127,746 = 127,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,476x = 127,746 × 127,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,476x = 16,319,040,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,319,040,516/94,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172,732.13
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