Finding the Third Proportional to 96,822 and 145,227
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,822 and 145,227 is: 217,831.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,822 : 145,227 = 145,227 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,822/145,227 = 145,227/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,822x = 145,227 × 145,227 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,822x = 21,090,881,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,090,881,529/96,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,831.50
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