Finding the Third Proportional to 96,732.75 and 149,472.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,732.75 and 149,472.75 is: 230,967.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,732.75 : 149,472.75 = 149,472.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,732.75/149,472.75 = 149,472.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,732.75x = 149,472.75 × 149,472.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,732.75x = 22,342,102,992.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,342,102,992.56/96,732.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,967.31
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