Finding the Third Proportional to 94,859 and 126,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,859 and 126,883 is: 169,718.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,859 : 126,883 = 126,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,859/126,883 = 126,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,859x = 126,883 × 126,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,859x = 16,099,295,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,099,295,689/94,859 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,718.17
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