Finding the Third Proportional to 96,558 and 150,189
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,558 and 150,189 is: 233,608.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,558 : 150,189 = 150,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,558/150,189 = 150,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,558x = 150,189 × 150,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,558x = 22,556,735,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,556,735,721/96,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,608.15
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