Finding the Third Proportional to 96,678 and 150,534
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,678 and 150,534 is: 234,391.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,678 : 150,534 = 150,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,678/150,534 = 150,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,678x = 150,534 × 150,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,678x = 22,660,485,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,660,485,156/96,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,391.33
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