Finding the Third Proportional to 97,560 and 150,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,560 and 150,666 is: 232,679.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,560 : 150,666 = 150,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,560/150,666 = 150,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,560x = 150,666 × 150,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,560x = 22,700,243,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,700,243,556/97,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,679.82
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