Finding the Third Proportional to 95,616 and 133,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,616 and 133,758 is: 187,115.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,616 : 133,758 = 133,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,616/133,758 = 133,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,616x = 133,758 × 133,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,616x = 17,891,202,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,891,202,564/95,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,115.15
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