Finding the Third Proportional to 94,944 and 133,578
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,944 and 133,578 is: 187,932.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,944 : 133,578 = 133,578 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,944/133,578 = 133,578/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,944x = 133,578 × 133,578 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,944x = 17,843,082,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,843,082,084/94,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,932.70
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