Finding the Third Proportional to 95,562 and 143,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,562 and 143,313 is: 214,924.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,562 : 143,313 = 143,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,562/143,313 = 143,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,562x = 143,313 × 143,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,562x = 20,538,615,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,538,615,969/95,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,924.51
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