Finding the Third Proportional to 97,548 and 150,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,548 and 150,372 is: 231,801.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,548 : 150,372 = 150,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,548/150,372 = 150,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,548x = 150,372 × 150,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,548x = 22,611,738,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,611,738,384/97,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,801.15
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