Finding the Third Proportional to 96,448 and 148,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,448 and 148,416 is: 228,385.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,448 : 148,416 = 148,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,448/148,416 = 148,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,448x = 148,416 × 148,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,448x = 22,027,309,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,027,309,056/96,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,385.34
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