Finding the Third Proportional to 96,002 and 143,619
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,002 and 143,619 is: 214,854.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,002 : 143,619 = 143,619 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,002/143,619 = 143,619/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,002x = 143,619 × 143,619 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,002x = 20,626,417,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,626,417,161/96,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,854.04
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