Finding the Third Proportional to 95,890 and 148,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,890 and 148,884 is: 231,165.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,890 : 148,884 = 148,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,890/148,884 = 148,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,890x = 148,884 × 148,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,890x = 22,166,445,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,166,445,456/95,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,165.35
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