Finding the Third Proportional to 97,064 and 150,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,064 and 150,780 is: 234,222.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,064 : 150,780 = 150,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,064/150,780 = 150,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,064x = 150,780 × 150,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,064x = 22,734,608,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,734,608,400/97,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,222.87
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