Finding the Third Proportional to 97,228 and 152,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,228 and 152,326 is: 238,647.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,228 : 152,326 = 152,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,228/152,326 = 152,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,228x = 152,326 × 152,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,228x = 23,203,210,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,203,210,276/97,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238,647.41
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