Finding the Third Proportional to 95,660 and 131,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,660 and 131,314 is: 180,256.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,660 : 131,314 = 131,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,660/131,314 = 131,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,660x = 131,314 × 131,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,660x = 17,243,366,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,243,366,596/95,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 180,256.81
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