Finding the Third Proportional to 94,722 and 126,369
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,722 and 126,369 is: 168,589.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,722 : 126,369 = 126,369 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,722/126,369 = 126,369/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,722x = 126,369 × 126,369 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,722x = 15,969,124,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,969,124,161/94,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 168,589.39
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