Finding the Third Proportional to 94,500 and 128,398
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,500 and 128,398 is: 174,455.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,500 : 128,398 = 128,398 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,500/128,398 = 128,398/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,500x = 128,398 × 128,398 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,500x = 16,486,046,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,486,046,404/94,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 174,455.52
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