Finding the Third Proportional to 94,682 and 128,199
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,682 and 128,199 is: 173,580.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,682 : 128,199 = 128,199 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,682/128,199 = 128,199/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,682x = 128,199 × 128,199 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,682x = 16,434,983,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,434,983,601/94,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 173,580.87
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