Finding the Third Proportional to 95,088 and 137,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,088 and 137,052 is: 197,535.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,088 : 137,052 = 137,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,088/137,052 = 137,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,088x = 137,052 × 137,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,088x = 18,783,250,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,783,250,704/95,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,535.45
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