Finding the Third Proportional to 96,797 and 145,196
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,797 and 145,196 is: 217,794.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,797 : 145,196 = 145,196 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,797/145,196 = 145,196/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,797x = 145,196 × 145,196 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,797x = 21,081,878,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,081,878,416/96,797 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,794.75
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