Finding the Third Proportional to 95,357 and 133,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,357 and 133,378 is: 186,558.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,357 : 133,378 = 133,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,357/133,378 = 133,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,357x = 133,378 × 133,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,357x = 17,789,690,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,789,690,884/95,357 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,558.84
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