Finding the Third Proportional to 95,935 and 134,191
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,935 and 134,191 is: 187,702.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,935 : 134,191 = 134,191 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,935/134,191 = 134,191/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,935x = 134,191 × 134,191 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,935x = 18,007,224,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,007,224,481/95,935 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,702.35
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