Finding the Third Proportional to 96,124 and 147,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,124 and 147,828 is: 227,342.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,124 : 147,828 = 147,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,124/147,828 = 147,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,124x = 147,828 × 147,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,124x = 21,853,117,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,853,117,584/96,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,342.99
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