Finding the Third Proportional to 95,760 and 128,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,760 and 128,817 is: 173,285.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,760 : 128,817 = 128,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,760/128,817 = 128,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,760x = 128,817 × 128,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,760x = 16,593,819,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,593,819,489/95,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 173,285.50
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