Finding the Third Proportional to 96,264 and 143,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,264 and 143,598 is: 214,206.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,264 : 143,598 = 143,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,264/143,598 = 143,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,264x = 143,598 × 143,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,264x = 20,620,385,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,620,385,604/96,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,206.62
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