Finding the Third Proportional to 94,610 and 126,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,610 and 126,788 is: 169,910.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,610 : 126,788 = 126,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,610/126,788 = 126,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,610x = 126,788 × 126,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,610x = 16,075,196,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,075,196,944/94,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,910.13
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