Finding the Third Proportional to 97,277 and 150,231
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,277 and 150,231 is: 232,011.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,277 : 150,231 = 150,231 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,277/150,231 = 150,231/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,277x = 150,231 × 150,231 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,277x = 22,569,353,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,569,353,361/97,277 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,011.20
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