Finding the Third Proportional to 96,248 and 149,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,248 and 149,608 is: 232,550.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,248 : 149,608 = 149,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,248/149,608 = 149,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,248x = 149,608 × 149,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,248x = 22,382,553,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,382,553,664/96,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,550.84
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