Finding the Third Proportional to 96,019 and 150,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,019 and 150,630 is: 236,301.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,019 : 150,630 = 150,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,019/150,630 = 150,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,019x = 150,630 × 150,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,019x = 22,689,396,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,689,396,900/96,019 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,301.12
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