Finding the Third Proportional to 95,190 and 142,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,190 and 142,804 is: 214,234.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,190 : 142,804 = 142,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,190/142,804 = 142,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,190x = 142,804 × 142,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,190x = 20,392,982,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,392,982,416/95,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,234.50
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