Finding the Third Proportional to 95,874 and 150,406.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,874 and 150,406.50 is: 235,956.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,874 : 150,406.50 = 150,406.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,874/150,406.50 = 150,406.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,874x = 150,406.50 × 150,406.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,874x = 22,622,115,242.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,622,115,242.25/95,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,956.73
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