Finding the Third Proportional to 97,233 and 150,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,233 and 150,000 is: 231,402.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,233 : 150,000 = 150,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,233/150,000 = 150,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,233x = 150,000 × 150,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,233x = 22,500,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,500,000,000/97,233 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,402.92
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