Finding the Third Proportional to 95,569 and 143,594
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,569 and 143,594 is: 215,752.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,569 : 143,594 = 143,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,569/143,594 = 143,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,569x = 143,594 × 143,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,569x = 20,619,236,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,619,236,836/95,569 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,752.36
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