Finding the Third Proportional to 95,100 and 132,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,100 and 132,960 is: 185,892.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,100 : 132,960 = 132,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,100/132,960 = 132,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,100x = 132,960 × 132,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,100x = 17,678,361,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,678,361,600/95,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,892.34
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