Finding the Third Proportional to 95,464 and 143,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,464 and 143,130 is: 214,596.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,464 : 143,130 = 143,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,464/143,130 = 143,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,464x = 143,130 × 143,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,464x = 20,486,196,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,486,196,900/95,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,596.05
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