Finding the Third Proportional to 96,264 and 144,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,264 and 144,396 is: 216,594
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,264 : 144,396 = 144,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,264/144,396 = 144,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,264x = 144,396 × 144,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,264x = 20,850,204,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,850,204,816/96,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,594
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