Finding the Third Proportional to 96,062 and 154,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,062 and 154,344 is: 247,986.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,062 : 154,344 = 154,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,062/154,344 = 154,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,062x = 154,344 × 154,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,062x = 23,822,070,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,822,070,336/96,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,986.41
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