Finding the Third Proportional to 96,756 and 149,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,756 and 149,448 is: 230,835.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,756 : 149,448 = 149,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,756/149,448 = 149,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,756x = 149,448 × 149,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,756x = 22,334,704,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,334,704,704/96,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,835.35
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