Finding the Third Proportional to 96,647 and 136,101
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,647 and 136,101 is: 191,661.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,647 : 136,101 = 136,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,647/136,101 = 136,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,647x = 136,101 × 136,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,647x = 18,523,482,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,523,482,201/96,647 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,661.22
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