Finding the Third Proportional to 95,436 and 129,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,436 and 129,546 is: 175,847.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,436 : 129,546 = 129,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,436/129,546 = 129,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,436x = 129,546 × 129,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,436x = 16,782,166,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,782,166,116/95,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,847.33
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