Finding the Third Proportional to 96,962 and 142,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,962 and 142,251 is: 208,693.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,962 : 142,251 = 142,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,962/142,251 = 142,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,962x = 142,251 × 142,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,962x = 20,235,347,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,235,347,001/96,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,693.58
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