Finding the Third Proportional to 96,032 and 151,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,032 and 151,941 is: 240,399.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,032 : 151,941 = 151,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,032/151,941 = 151,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,032x = 151,941 × 151,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,032x = 23,086,067,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,086,067,481/96,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 240,399.74
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