Finding the Third Proportional to 96,018 and 145,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,018 and 145,350 is: 220,027.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,018 : 145,350 = 145,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,018/145,350 = 145,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,018x = 145,350 × 145,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,018x = 21,126,622,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,126,622,500/96,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,027.73
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