Finding the Third Proportional to 94,958 and 150,365
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,958 and 150,365 is: 238,101.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,958 : 150,365 = 150,365 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,958/150,365 = 150,365/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,958x = 150,365 × 150,365 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,958x = 22,609,633,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,609,633,225/94,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238,101.41
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