Finding the Third Proportional to 95,514 and 122,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,514 and 122,940 is: 158,241.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,514 : 122,940 = 122,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,514/122,940 = 122,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,514x = 122,940 × 122,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,514x = 15,114,243,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,114,243,600/95,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158,241.13
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