Finding the Third Proportional to 94,743 and 136,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,743 and 136,876 is: 197,745.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,743 : 136,876 = 136,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,743/136,876 = 136,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,743x = 136,876 × 136,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,743x = 18,735,039,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,735,039,376/94,743 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,745.90
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