Finding the Third Proportional to 95,688 and 140,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,688 and 140,763 is: 207,071.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,688 : 140,763 = 140,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,688/140,763 = 140,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,688x = 140,763 × 140,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,688x = 19,814,222,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,814,222,169/95,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,071.13
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