Finding the Third Proportional to 96,441 and 144,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,441 and 144,567 is: 216,708.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,441 : 144,567 = 144,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,441/144,567 = 144,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,441x = 144,567 × 144,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,441x = 20,899,617,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,899,617,489/96,441 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,708.84
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