Finding the Third Proportional to 95,868 and 143,862
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,868 and 143,862 is: 215,883.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,868 : 143,862 = 143,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,868/143,862 = 143,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,868x = 143,862 × 143,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,868x = 20,696,275,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,696,275,044/95,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,883.04
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