Finding the Third Proportional to 96,760 and 146,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,760 and 146,599 is: 222,109.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,760 : 146,599 = 146,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,760/146,599 = 146,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,760x = 146,599 × 146,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,760x = 21,491,266,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,491,266,801/96,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,109.00
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