Finding the Third Proportional to 95,632 and 137,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,632 and 137,544 is: 197,824.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,632 : 137,544 = 137,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,632/137,544 = 137,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,632x = 137,544 × 137,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,632x = 18,918,351,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,918,351,936/95,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,824.49
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