Finding the Third Proportional to 96,628 and 153,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,628 and 153,726 is: 244,563.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,628 : 153,726 = 153,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,628/153,726 = 153,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,628x = 153,726 × 153,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,628x = 23,631,683,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,631,683,076/96,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,563.51
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