Finding the Third Proportional to 96,832 and 149,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,832 and 149,540 is: 230,938.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,832 : 149,540 = 149,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,832/149,540 = 149,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,832x = 149,540 × 149,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,832x = 22,362,211,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,362,211,600/96,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,938.24
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