Finding the Third Proportional to 95,054 and 132,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,054 and 132,888 is: 185,780.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,054 : 132,888 = 132,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,054/132,888 = 132,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,054x = 132,888 × 132,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,054x = 17,659,220,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,659,220,544/95,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,780.93
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