Finding the Third Proportional to 96,053 and 154,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,053 and 154,331 is: 247,967.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,053 : 154,331 = 154,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,053/154,331 = 154,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,053x = 154,331 × 154,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,053x = 23,818,057,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,818,057,561/96,053 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,967.87
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