Finding the Third Proportional to 94,614 and 131,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,614 and 131,553 is: 182,913.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,614 : 131,553 = 131,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,614/131,553 = 131,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,614x = 131,553 × 131,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,614x = 17,306,191,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,306,191,809/94,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,913.65
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