Finding the Third Proportional to 95,909 and 150,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,909 and 150,450 is: 236,007.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,909 : 150,450 = 150,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,909/150,450 = 150,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,909x = 150,450 × 150,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,909x = 22,635,202,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,635,202,500/95,909 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,007.07
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