Finding the Third Proportional to 96,768 and 154,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,768 and 154,080 is: 245,335.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,768 : 154,080 = 154,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,768/154,080 = 154,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,768x = 154,080 × 154,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,768x = 23,740,646,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,740,646,400/96,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,335.71
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