Finding the Third Proportional to 96,324 and 127,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,324 and 127,848 is: 169,688.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,324 : 127,848 = 127,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,324/127,848 = 127,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,324x = 127,848 × 127,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,324x = 16,345,111,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,345,111,104/96,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,688.87
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