Finding the Third Proportional to 101,194 and 150,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,194 and 150,970 is: 225,230.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,194 : 150,970 = 150,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,194/150,970 = 150,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,194x = 150,970 × 150,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,194x = 22,791,940,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,791,940,900/101,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,230.16
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