Finding the Third Proportional to 95,776 and 151,583
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,776 and 151,583 is: 239,907.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,776 : 151,583 = 151,583 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,776/151,583 = 151,583/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,776x = 151,583 × 151,583 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,776x = 22,977,405,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,977,405,889/95,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,907.76
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