Finding the Third Proportional to 97,208 and 150,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,208 and 150,120 is: 231,832.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,208 : 150,120 = 150,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,208/150,120 = 150,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,208x = 150,120 × 150,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,208x = 22,536,014,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,536,014,400/97,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,832.92
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