Finding the Third Proportional to 97,068 and 150,786
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,068 and 150,786 is: 234,231.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,068 : 150,786 = 150,786 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,068/150,786 = 150,786/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,068x = 150,786 × 150,786 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,068x = 22,736,417,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,736,417,796/97,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,231.86
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