Finding the Third Proportional to 95,914 and 150,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,914 and 150,464 is: 236,038.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,914 : 150,464 = 150,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,914/150,464 = 150,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,914x = 150,464 × 150,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,914x = 22,639,415,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,639,415,296/95,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,038.69
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