Finding the Third Proportional to 96,382 and 150,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,382 and 150,402 is: 234,699.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,382 : 150,402 = 150,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,382/150,402 = 150,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,382x = 150,402 × 150,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,382x = 22,620,761,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,620,761,604/96,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,699.03
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