Finding the Third Proportional to 96,433 and 144,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,433 and 144,554 is: 216,687.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,433 : 144,554 = 144,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,433/144,554 = 144,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,433x = 144,554 × 144,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,433x = 20,895,858,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,895,858,916/96,433 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,687.84
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