Finding the Third Proportional to 95,465 and 145,709
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,465 and 145,709 is: 222,396.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,465 : 145,709 = 145,709 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,465/145,709 = 145,709/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,465x = 145,709 × 145,709 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,465x = 21,231,112,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,231,112,681/95,465 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,396.82
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