Finding the Third Proportional to 96,582 and 153,681
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,582 and 153,681 is: 244,536.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,582 : 153,681 = 153,681 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,582/153,681 = 153,681/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,582x = 153,681 × 153,681 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,582x = 23,617,849,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,617,849,761/96,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,536.76
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