Finding the Third Proportional to 63,714 and 95,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,714 and 95,595 is: 143,428.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,714 : 95,595 = 95,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,714/95,595 = 95,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,714x = 95,595 × 95,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,714x = 9,138,404,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,138,404,025/63,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,428.51
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