Finding the Third Proportional to 95,958 and 143,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,958 and 143,532 is: 214,692.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,958 : 143,532 = 143,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,958/143,532 = 143,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,958x = 143,532 × 143,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,958x = 20,601,435,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,601,435,024/95,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,692.21
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