Finding the Third Proportional to 94,835 and 133,423
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,835 and 133,423 is: 187,712.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,835 : 133,423 = 133,423 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,835/133,423 = 133,423/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,835x = 133,423 × 133,423 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,835x = 17,801,696,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,801,696,929/94,835 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,712.31
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