Finding the Third Proportional to 95,786 and 151,601
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,786 and 151,601 is: 239,939.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,786 : 151,601 = 151,601 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,786/151,601 = 151,601/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,786x = 151,601 × 151,601 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,786x = 22,982,863,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,982,863,201/95,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,939.69
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