Finding the Third Proportional to 96,091 and 149,297
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,091 and 149,297 is: 231,963.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,091 : 149,297 = 149,297 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,091/149,297 = 149,297/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,091x = 149,297 × 149,297 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,091x = 22,289,594,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,289,594,209/96,091 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,963.39
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