Finding the Third Proportional to 95,344 and 129,489
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,344 and 129,489 is: 175,862.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,344 : 129,489 = 129,489 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,344/129,489 = 129,489/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,344x = 129,489 × 129,489 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,344x = 16,767,401,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,767,401,121/95,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,862.15
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