Finding the Third Proportional to 96,015 and 150,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,015 and 150,624 is: 236,292.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,015 : 150,624 = 150,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,015/150,624 = 150,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,015x = 150,624 × 150,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,015x = 22,687,589,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,687,589,376/96,015 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,292.14
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