Finding the Third Proportional to 96,128 and 145,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,128 and 145,626 is: 220,611.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,128 : 145,626 = 145,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,128/145,626 = 145,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,128x = 145,626 × 145,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,128x = 21,206,931,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,206,931,876/96,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,611.39
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