Finding the Third Proportional to 96,464 and 149,349
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,464 and 149,349 is: 231,227.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,464 : 149,349 = 149,349 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,464/149,349 = 149,349/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,464x = 149,349 × 149,349 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,464x = 22,305,123,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,305,123,801/96,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,227.44
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