Finding the Third Proportional to 95,652 and 131,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,652 and 131,302 is: 180,238.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,652 : 131,302 = 131,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,652/131,302 = 131,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,652x = 131,302 × 131,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,652x = 17,240,215,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,240,215,204/95,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 180,238.94
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