Finding the Third Proportional to 96,671 and 141,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,671 and 141,295 is: 206,517.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,671 : 141,295 = 141,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,671/141,295 = 141,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,671x = 141,295 × 141,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,671x = 19,964,277,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,964,277,025/96,671 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,517.75
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