Finding the Third Proportional to 96,092 and 152,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,092 and 152,688 is: 242,617.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,092 : 152,688 = 152,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,092/152,688 = 152,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,092x = 152,688 × 152,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,092x = 23,313,625,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,313,625,344/96,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 242,617.76
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