Finding the Third Proportional to 95,670 and 149,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,670 and 149,319 is: 233,052.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,670 : 149,319 = 149,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,670/149,319 = 149,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,670x = 149,319 × 149,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,670x = 22,296,163,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,296,163,761/95,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,052.82
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