Finding the Third Proportional to 96,394.50 and 148,263.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,394.50 and 148,263.75 is: 228,043.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,394.50 : 148,263.75 = 148,263.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,394.50/148,263.75 = 148,263.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,394.50x = 148,263.75 × 148,263.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,394.50x = 21,982,139,564.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,982,139,564.06/96,394.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,043.50
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