Finding the Third Proportional to 95,567 and 143,335
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,567 and 143,335 is: 214,979.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,567 : 143,335 = 143,335 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,567/143,335 = 143,335/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,567x = 143,335 × 143,335 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,567x = 20,544,922,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,544,922,225/95,567 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,979.25
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