Finding the Third Proportional to 96,748 and 153,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,748 and 153,918 is: 244,870.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,748 : 153,918 = 153,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,748/153,918 = 153,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,748x = 153,918 × 153,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,748x = 23,690,750,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,690,750,724/96,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,870.70
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