Finding the Third Proportional to 94,950 and 135,689
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,950 and 135,689 is: 193,907.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,950 : 135,689 = 135,689 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,950/135,689 = 135,689/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,950x = 135,689 × 135,689 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,950x = 18,411,504,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,411,504,721/94,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193,907.37
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