Finding the Third Proportional to 96,731 and 147,959
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,731 and 147,959 is: 226,316.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,731 : 147,959 = 147,959 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,731/147,959 = 147,959/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,731x = 147,959 × 147,959 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,731x = 21,891,865,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,891,865,681/96,731 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,316.96
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