Finding the Third Proportional to 95,424 and 147,828.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,424 and 147,828.75 is: 229,013.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,424 : 147,828.75 = 147,828.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,424/147,828.75 = 147,828.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,424x = 147,828.75 × 147,828.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,424x = 21,853,339,326.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,853,339,326.56/95,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,013.03
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