Finding the Third Proportional to 96,041 and 135,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,041 and 135,192 is: 190,302.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,041 : 135,192 = 135,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,041/135,192 = 135,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,041x = 135,192 × 135,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,041x = 18,276,876,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,276,876,864/96,041 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,302.86
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