Finding the Third Proportional to 96,966 and 150,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,966 and 150,057 is: 232,216.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,966 : 150,057 = 150,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,966/150,057 = 150,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,966x = 150,057 × 150,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,966x = 22,517,103,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,517,103,249/96,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,216.48
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