Finding the Third Proportional to 96,234 and 151,173
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,234 and 151,173 is: 237,476.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,234 : 151,173 = 151,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,234/151,173 = 151,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,234x = 151,173 × 151,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,234x = 22,853,275,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,853,275,929/96,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,476.11
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