Finding the Third Proportional to 97,129 and 150,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,129 and 150,006 is: 231,669.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,129 : 150,006 = 150,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,129/150,006 = 150,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,129x = 150,006 × 150,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,129x = 22,501,800,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,501,800,036/97,129 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,669.22
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