Finding the Third Proportional to 95,066 and 133,731
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,066 and 133,731 is: 188,121.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,066 : 133,731 = 133,731 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,066/133,731 = 133,731/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,066x = 133,731 × 133,731 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,066x = 17,883,980,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,883,980,361/95,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,121.73
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