Finding the Third Proportional to 95,409 and 151,542
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,409 and 151,542 is: 240,700.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,409 : 151,542 = 151,542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,409/151,542 = 151,542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,409x = 151,542 × 151,542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,409x = 22,964,977,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,964,977,764/95,409 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 240,700.33
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