Finding the Third Proportional to 96,836 and 133,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,836 and 133,348 is: 183,626.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,836 : 133,348 = 133,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,836/133,348 = 133,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,836x = 133,348 × 133,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,836x = 17,781,689,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,781,689,104/96,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183,626.84
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