Finding the Third Proportional to 97,352 and 150,327
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,352 and 150,327 is: 232,128.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,352 : 150,327 = 150,327 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,352/150,327 = 150,327/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,352x = 150,327 × 150,327 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,352x = 22,598,206,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,598,206,929/97,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,128.84
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