Finding the Third Proportional to 96,541 and 143,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,541 and 143,307 is: 212,727.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,541 : 143,307 = 143,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,541/143,307 = 143,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,541x = 143,307 × 143,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,541x = 20,536,896,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,536,896,249/96,541 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,727.20
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