Finding the Third Proportional to 63,966 and 95,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,966 and 95,957 is: 143,947.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,966 : 95,957 = 95,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,966/95,957 = 95,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,966x = 95,957 × 95,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,966x = 9,207,745,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,207,745,849/63,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,947.50
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