Finding the Third Proportional to 96,016 and 150,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,016 and 150,626 is: 236,295.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,016 : 150,626 = 150,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,016/150,626 = 150,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,016x = 150,626 × 150,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,016x = 22,688,191,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,688,191,876/96,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,295.95
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