Finding the Third Proportional to 95,882 and 145,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,882 and 145,164 is: 219,776.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,882 : 145,164 = 145,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,882/145,164 = 145,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,882x = 145,164 × 145,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,882x = 21,072,586,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,072,586,896/95,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,776.26
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