Finding the Third Proportional to 95,237 and 139,903
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,237 and 139,903 is: 205,517.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,237 : 139,903 = 139,903 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,237/139,903 = 139,903/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,237x = 139,903 × 139,903 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,237x = 19,572,849,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,572,849,409/95,237 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,517.28
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