Finding the Third Proportional to 96,336 and 143,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,336 and 143,672 is: 214,267.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,336 : 143,672 = 143,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,336/143,672 = 143,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,336x = 143,672 × 143,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,336x = 20,641,643,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,641,643,584/96,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,267.19
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