Finding the Third Proportional to 95,269.50 and 147,663
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,269.50 and 147,663 is: 228,870.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,269.50 : 147,663 = 147,663 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,269.50/147,663 = 147,663/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,269.50x = 147,663 × 147,663 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,269.50x = 21,804,361,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,804,361,569/95,269.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,870.33
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