Finding the Third Proportional to 94,860 and 137,393
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,860 and 137,393 is: 198,996.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,860 : 137,393 = 137,393 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,860/137,393 = 137,393/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,860x = 137,393 × 137,393 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,860x = 18,876,836,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,876,836,449/94,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,996.80
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