Finding the Third Proportional to 95,836.50 and 145,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,836.50 and 145,098 is: 219,680.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,836.50 : 145,098 = 145,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,836.50/145,098 = 145,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,836.50x = 145,098 × 145,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,836.50x = 21,053,429,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,053,429,604/95,836.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,680.70
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