Finding the Third Proportional to 97,076 and 150,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,076 and 150,796 is: 234,243.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,076 : 150,796 = 150,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,076/150,796 = 150,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,076x = 150,796 × 150,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,076x = 22,739,433,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,739,433,616/97,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,243.62
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