Finding the Third Proportional to 95,046 and 132,881
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,046 and 132,881 is: 185,776.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,046 : 132,881 = 132,881 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,046/132,881 = 132,881/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,046x = 132,881 × 132,881 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,046x = 17,657,360,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,657,360,161/95,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,776.99
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