Finding the Third Proportional to 95,766 and 151,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,766 and 151,568 is: 239,885.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,766 : 151,568 = 151,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,766/151,568 = 151,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,766x = 151,568 × 151,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,766x = 22,972,858,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,972,858,624/95,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,885.33
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