Finding the Third Proportional to 95,932 and 150,159
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,932 and 150,159 is: 235,038.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,932 : 150,159 = 150,159 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,932/150,159 = 150,159/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,932x = 150,159 × 150,159 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,932x = 22,547,725,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,547,725,281/95,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,038.62
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