Finding the Third Proportional to 96,006 and 143,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,006 and 143,625 is: 214,863.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,006 : 143,625 = 143,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,006/143,625 = 143,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,006x = 143,625 × 143,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,006x = 20,628,140,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,628,140,625/96,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,863.04
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