Finding the Third Proportional to 94,770 and 126,846
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,770 and 126,846 is: 169,778.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,770 : 126,846 = 126,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,770/126,846 = 126,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,770x = 126,846 × 126,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,770x = 16,089,907,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,089,907,716/94,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,778.49
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