Finding the Third Proportional to 95,839 and 150,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,839 and 150,035 is: 234,878.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,839 : 150,035 = 150,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,839/150,035 = 150,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,839x = 150,035 × 150,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,839x = 22,510,501,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,510,501,225/95,839 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,878.30
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