Finding the Third Proportional to 96,036 and 127,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,036 and 127,436 is: 169,102.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,036 : 127,436 = 127,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,036/127,436 = 127,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,036x = 127,436 × 127,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,036x = 16,239,934,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,239,934,096/96,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,102.57
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