Finding the Third Proportional to 95,362 and 143,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,362 and 143,000 is: 214,435.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,362 : 143,000 = 143,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,362/143,000 = 143,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,362x = 143,000 × 143,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,362x = 20,449,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,449,000,000/95,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,435.52
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