Finding the Third Proportional to 95,508 and 129,249
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,508 and 129,249 is: 174,910.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,508 : 129,249 = 129,249 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,508/129,249 = 129,249/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,508x = 129,249 × 129,249 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,508x = 16,705,304,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,705,304,001/95,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 174,910.00
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