Finding the Third Proportional to 95,924 and 143,887
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,924 and 143,887 is: 215,832.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,924 : 143,887 = 143,887 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,924/143,887 = 143,887/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,924x = 143,887 × 143,887 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,924x = 20,703,468,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,703,468,769/95,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,832.00
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