Finding the Third Proportional to 95,006 and 150,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,006 and 150,431 is: 238,190.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,006 : 150,431 = 150,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,006/150,431 = 150,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,006x = 150,431 × 150,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,006x = 22,629,485,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,629,485,761/95,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238,190.07
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