Finding the Third Proportional to 94,734 and 136,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,734 and 136,863 is: 197,727.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,734 : 136,863 = 136,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,734/136,863 = 136,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,734x = 136,863 × 136,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,734x = 18,731,480,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,731,480,769/94,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,727.12
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