Finding the Third Proportional to 96,039 and 135,189
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,039 and 135,189 is: 190,298.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,039 : 135,189 = 135,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,039/135,189 = 135,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,039x = 135,189 × 135,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,039x = 18,276,065,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,276,065,721/96,039 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,298.38
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