Finding the Third Proportional to 96,746 and 146,579
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,746 and 146,579 is: 222,080.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,746 : 146,579 = 146,579 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,746/146,579 = 146,579/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,746x = 146,579 × 146,579 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,746x = 21,485,403,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,485,403,241/96,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,080.53
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