Finding the Third Proportional to 96,324 and 143,466
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,324 and 143,466 is: 213,679.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,324 : 143,466 = 143,466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,324/143,466 = 143,466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,324x = 143,466 × 143,466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,324x = 20,582,493,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,582,493,156/96,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,679.80
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