Finding the Third Proportional to 95,460 and 129,582
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,460 and 129,582 is: 175,900.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,460 : 129,582 = 129,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,460/129,582 = 129,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,460x = 129,582 × 129,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,460x = 16,791,494,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,791,494,724/95,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,900.85
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