Finding the Third Proportional to 96,128 and 224,591
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,128 and 224,591 is: 524,728.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,128 : 224,591 = 224,591 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,128/224,591 = 224,591/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,128x = 224,591 × 224,591 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,128x = 50,441,117,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,441,117,281/96,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 524,728.67
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