Finding the Third Proportional to 96,064 and 143,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,064 and 143,712 is: 214,993.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,064 : 143,712 = 143,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,064/143,712 = 143,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,064x = 143,712 × 143,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,064x = 20,653,138,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,653,138,944/96,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,993.53
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