Finding the Third Proportional to 96,345 and 148,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,345 and 148,275 is: 228,195.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,345 : 148,275 = 148,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,345/148,275 = 148,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,345x = 148,275 × 148,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,345x = 21,985,475,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,985,475,625/96,345 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,195.29
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