Finding the Third Proportional to 95,524 and 147,678
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,524 and 147,678 is: 228,306.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,524 : 147,678 = 147,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,524/147,678 = 147,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,524x = 147,678 × 147,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,524x = 21,808,791,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,808,791,684/95,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,306.94
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