Finding the Third Proportional to 94,732 and 126,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,732 and 126,382 is: 168,606.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,732 : 126,382 = 126,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,732/126,382 = 126,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,732x = 126,382 × 126,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,732x = 15,972,409,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,972,409,924/94,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 168,606.28
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