Finding the Third Proportional to 96,840 and 141,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,840 and 141,408 is: 206,487.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,840 : 141,408 = 141,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,840/141,408 = 141,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,840x = 141,408 × 141,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,840x = 19,996,222,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,996,222,464/96,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,487.22
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