Finding the Third Proportional to 95,554 and 143,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,554 and 143,570 is: 215,714.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,554 : 143,570 = 143,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,554/143,570 = 143,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,554x = 143,570 × 143,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,554x = 20,612,344,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,612,344,900/95,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,714.10
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