Finding the Third Proportional to 96,234 and 148,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,234 and 148,110 is: 227,950.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,234 : 148,110 = 148,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,234/148,110 = 148,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,234x = 148,110 × 148,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,234x = 21,936,572,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,936,572,100/96,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,950.33
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