Finding the Third Proportional to 96,774 and 152,073
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,774 and 152,073 is: 238,971.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,774 : 152,073 = 152,073 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,774/152,073 = 152,073/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,774x = 152,073 × 152,073 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,774x = 23,126,197,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,126,197,329/96,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238,971.18
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