Finding the Third Proportional to 95,512 and 143,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,512 and 143,394 is: 215,280.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,512 : 143,394 = 143,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,512/143,394 = 143,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,512x = 143,394 × 143,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,512x = 20,561,839,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,561,839,236/95,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,280.17
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