Finding the Third Proportional to 95,946 and 134,206
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,946 and 134,206 is: 187,722.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,946 : 134,206 = 134,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,946/134,206 = 134,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,946x = 134,206 × 134,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,946x = 18,011,250,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,011,250,436/95,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,722.79
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