Finding the Third Proportional to 94,648 and 133,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,648 and 133,242 is: 187,573.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,648 : 133,242 = 133,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,648/133,242 = 133,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,648x = 133,242 × 133,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,648x = 17,753,430,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,753,430,564/94,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,573.22
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