Finding the Third Proportional to 63,930 and 95,895
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,930 and 95,895 is: 143,842.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,930 : 95,895 = 95,895 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,930/95,895 = 95,895/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,930x = 95,895 × 95,895 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,930x = 9,195,851,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,195,851,025/63,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,842.50
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