Finding the Third Proportional to 96,056 and 151,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,056 and 151,976 is: 240,450.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,056 : 151,976 = 151,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,056/151,976 = 151,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,056x = 151,976 × 151,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,056x = 23,096,704,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,096,704,576/96,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 240,450.41
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