Finding the Third Proportional to 96,455 and 150,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,455 and 150,204 is: 233,904.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,455 : 150,204 = 150,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,455/150,204 = 150,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,455x = 150,204 × 150,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,455x = 22,561,241,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,561,241,616/96,455 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,904.32
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