Finding the Third Proportional to 97,068 and 152,299
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,068 and 152,299 is: 238,956.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,068 : 152,299 = 152,299 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,068/152,299 = 152,299/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,068x = 152,299 × 152,299 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,068x = 23,194,985,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,194,985,401/97,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238,956.05
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