Finding the Third Proportional to 96,792 and 145,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,792 and 145,188 is: 217,782
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,792 : 145,188 = 145,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,792/145,188 = 145,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,792x = 145,188 × 145,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,792x = 21,079,555,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,079,555,344/96,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,782
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