Finding the Third Proportional to 96,671 and 136,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,671 and 136,136 is: 191,712.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,671 : 136,136 = 136,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,671/136,136 = 136,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,671x = 136,136 × 136,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,671x = 18,533,010,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,533,010,496/96,671 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,712.20
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