Finding the Third Proportional to 96,810 and 145,209
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,810 and 145,209 is: 217,804.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,810 : 145,209 = 145,209 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,810/145,209 = 145,209/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,810x = 145,209 × 145,209 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,810x = 21,085,653,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,085,653,681/96,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,804.50
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