Finding the Third Proportional to 95,580 and 133,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,580 and 133,716 is: 187,068.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,580 : 133,716 = 133,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,580/133,716 = 133,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,580x = 133,716 × 133,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,580x = 17,879,968,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,879,968,656/95,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,068.10
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