Finding the Third Proportional to 96,246 and 139,995
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,246 and 139,995 is: 203,630.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,246 : 139,995 = 139,995 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,246/139,995 = 139,995/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,246x = 139,995 × 139,995 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,246x = 19,598,600,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,598,600,025/96,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,630.28
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