Finding the Third Proportional to 97,218 and 152,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,218 and 152,307 is: 238,612.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,218 : 152,307 = 152,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,218/152,307 = 152,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,218x = 152,307 × 152,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,218x = 23,197,422,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,197,422,249/97,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238,612.42
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