Finding the Third Proportional to 94,848 and 137,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,848 and 137,376 is: 198,972.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,848 : 137,376 = 137,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,848/137,376 = 137,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,848x = 137,376 × 137,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,848x = 18,872,165,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,872,165,376/94,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,972.73
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