Finding the Third Proportional to 96,776 and 145,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,776 and 145,164 is: 217,746
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,776 : 145,164 = 145,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,776/145,164 = 145,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,776x = 145,164 × 145,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,776x = 21,072,586,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,072,586,896/96,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,746
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