Finding the Third Proportional to 95,515 and 147,281
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,515 and 147,281 is: 227,102.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,515 : 147,281 = 147,281 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,515/147,281 = 147,281/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,515x = 147,281 × 147,281 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,515x = 21,691,692,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,691,692,961/95,515 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,102.48
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