Finding the Third Proportional to 95,854 and 145,122
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,854 and 145,122 is: 219,713.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,854 : 145,122 = 145,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,854/145,122 = 145,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,854x = 145,122 × 145,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,854x = 21,060,394,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,060,394,884/95,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,713.26
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