Finding the Third Proportional to 96,363 and 148,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,363 and 148,302 is: 228,235.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,363 : 148,302 = 148,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,363/148,302 = 148,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,363x = 148,302 × 148,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,363x = 21,993,483,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,993,483,204/96,363 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,235.77
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