Finding the Third Proportional to 96,796 and 145,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,796 and 145,194 is: 217,791
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,796 : 145,194 = 145,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,796/145,194 = 145,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,796x = 145,194 × 145,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,796x = 21,081,297,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,081,297,636/96,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,791
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