Finding the Third Proportional to 95,916 and 145,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,916 and 145,204 is: 219,819.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,916 : 145,204 = 145,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,916/145,204 = 145,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,916x = 145,204 × 145,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,916x = 21,084,201,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,084,201,616/95,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,819.44
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