Finding the Third Proportional to 96,964 and 150,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,964 and 150,054 is: 232,211.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,964 : 150,054 = 150,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,964/150,054 = 150,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,964x = 150,054 × 150,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,964x = 22,516,202,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,516,202,916/96,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,211.99
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