Finding the Third Proportional to 96,012 and 149,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,012 and 149,454 is: 232,642.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,012 : 149,454 = 149,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,012/149,454 = 149,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,012x = 149,454 × 149,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,012x = 22,336,498,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,336,498,116/96,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,642.78
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