Finding the Third Proportional to 96,672 and 136,137.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,672 and 136,137.50 is: 191,714.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,672 : 136,137.50 = 136,137.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,672/136,137.50 = 136,137.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,672x = 136,137.50 × 136,137.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,672x = 18,533,418,906.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,533,418,906.25/96,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,714.45
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