Finding the Third Proportional to 95,758 and 151,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,758 and 151,556 is: 239,867.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,758 : 151,556 = 151,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,758/151,556 = 151,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,758x = 151,556 × 151,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,758x = 22,969,221,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,969,221,136/95,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,867.39
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