Finding the Third Proportional to 96,664 and 136,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,664 and 136,126 is: 191,697.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,664 : 136,126 = 136,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,664/136,126 = 136,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,664x = 136,126 × 136,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,664x = 18,530,287,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,530,287,876/96,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,697.92
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