Finding the Third Proportional to 96,654 and 153,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,654 and 153,378 is: 243,392.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,654 : 153,378 = 153,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,654/153,378 = 153,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,654x = 153,378 × 153,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,654x = 23,524,810,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,524,810,884/96,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 243,392.01
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