Finding the Third Proportional to 96,590 and 147,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,590 and 147,754 is: 226,019.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,590 : 147,754 = 147,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,590/147,754 = 147,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,590x = 147,754 × 147,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,590x = 21,831,244,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,831,244,516/96,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,019.72
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