Finding the Third Proportional to 96,470 and 148,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,470 and 148,350 is: 228,130.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,470 : 148,350 = 148,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,470/148,350 = 148,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,470x = 148,350 × 148,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,470x = 22,007,722,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,007,722,500/96,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,130.22
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