Finding the Third Proportional to 95,040 and 132,873
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,040 and 132,873 is: 185,766.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,040 : 132,873 = 132,873 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,040/132,873 = 132,873/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,040x = 132,873 × 132,873 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,040x = 17,655,234,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,655,234,129/95,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,766.35
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