Finding the Third Proportional to 97,416 and 150,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,416 and 150,228 is: 231,670.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,416 : 150,228 = 150,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,416/150,228 = 150,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,416x = 150,228 × 150,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,416x = 22,568,451,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,568,451,984/97,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,670.90
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