Finding the Third Proportional to 97,224 and 152,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,224 and 152,316 is: 238,625.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,224 : 152,316 = 152,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,224/152,316 = 152,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,224x = 152,316 × 152,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,224x = 23,200,163,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,200,163,856/97,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238,625.89
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