Finding the Third Proportional to 96,594 and 147,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,594 and 147,760 is: 226,028.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,594 : 147,760 = 147,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,594/147,760 = 147,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,594x = 147,760 × 147,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,594x = 21,833,017,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,833,017,600/96,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,028.71
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