Finding the Third Proportional to 96,022 and 150,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,022 and 150,329 is: 235,350.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,022 : 150,329 = 150,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,022/150,329 = 150,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,022x = 150,329 × 150,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,022x = 22,598,808,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,598,808,241/96,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,350.32
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