Finding the Third Proportional to 96,069 and 154,353
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,069 and 154,353 is: 247,997.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,069 : 154,353 = 154,353 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,069/154,353 = 154,353/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,069x = 154,353 × 154,353 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,069x = 23,824,848,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,824,848,609/96,069 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,997.26
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