Finding the Third Proportional to 96,982 and 150,516.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,982 and 150,516.50 is: 233,602.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,982 : 150,516.50 = 150,516.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,982/150,516.50 = 150,516.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,982x = 150,516.50 × 150,516.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,982x = 22,655,216,772.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,655,216,772.25/96,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,602.28
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