Finding the Third Proportional to 95,672 and 133,755
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,672 and 133,755 is: 186,997.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,672 : 133,755 = 133,755 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,672/133,755 = 133,755/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,672x = 133,755 × 133,755 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,672x = 17,890,400,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,890,400,025/95,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,997.24
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