Finding the Third Proportional to 96,962 and 150,051
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,962 and 150,051 is: 232,207.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,962 : 150,051 = 150,051 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,962/150,051 = 150,051/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,962x = 150,051 × 150,051 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,962x = 22,515,302,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,515,302,601/96,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,207.49
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