Finding the Third Proportional to 95,964 and 150,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,964 and 150,204 is: 235,101.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,964 : 150,204 = 150,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,964/150,204 = 150,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,964x = 150,204 × 150,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,964x = 22,561,241,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,561,241,616/95,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,101.10
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