Finding the Third Proportional to 96,567 and 141,393
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,567 and 141,393 is: 207,027.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,567 : 141,393 = 141,393 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,567/141,393 = 141,393/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,567x = 141,393 × 141,393 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,567x = 19,991,980,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,991,980,449/96,567 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,027.04
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