Finding the Third Proportional to 95,960 and 131,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,960 and 131,668 is: 180,663.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,960 : 131,668 = 131,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,960/131,668 = 131,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,960x = 131,668 × 131,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,960x = 17,336,462,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,336,462,224/95,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 180,663.42
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