Finding the Third Proportional to 96,474 and 150,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,474 and 150,888 is: 235,993.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,474 : 150,888 = 150,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,474/150,888 = 150,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,474x = 150,888 × 150,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,474x = 22,767,188,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,767,188,544/96,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,993.00
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