Finding the Third Proportional to 97,362 and 150,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,362 and 150,342 is: 232,151.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,362 : 150,342 = 150,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,362/150,342 = 150,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,362x = 150,342 × 150,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,362x = 22,602,716,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,602,716,964/97,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,151.32
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