Finding the Third Proportional to 96.75 and 144
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Solution
The third proportional to 96.75 and 144 is: 214.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96.75 : 144 = 144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96.75/144 = 144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96.75x = 144 × 144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96.75x = 20,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,736/96.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214.33
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