Finding the Third Proportional to 95,562 and 143,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,562 and 143,379 is: 215,122.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,562 : 143,379 = 143,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,562/143,379 = 143,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,562x = 143,379 × 143,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,562x = 20,557,537,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,557,537,641/95,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,122.51
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