Finding the Third Proportional to 95,685 and 136,965
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,685 and 136,965 is: 196,053.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,685 : 136,965 = 136,965 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,685/136,965 = 136,965/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,685x = 136,965 × 136,965 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,685x = 18,759,411,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,759,411,225/95,685 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,053.84
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