Finding the Third Proportional to 94,496 and 136,155
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,496 and 136,155 is: 196,179.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,496 : 136,155 = 136,155 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,496/136,155 = 136,155/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,496x = 136,155 × 136,155 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,496x = 18,538,184,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,538,184,025/94,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,179.56
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