Finding the Third Proportional to 96,288 and 147,681
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,288 and 147,681 is: 226,504.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,288 : 147,681 = 147,681 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,288/147,681 = 147,681/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,288x = 147,681 × 147,681 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,288x = 21,809,677,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,809,677,761/96,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,504.63
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