Finding the Third Proportional to 94,756 and 130,182
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,756 and 130,182 is: 178,852.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,756 : 130,182 = 130,182 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,756/130,182 = 130,182/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,756x = 130,182 × 130,182 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,756x = 16,947,353,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,947,353,124/94,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,852.56
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