Finding the Third Proportional to 97,564 and 150,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,564 and 150,672 is: 232,688.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,564 : 150,672 = 150,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,564/150,672 = 150,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,564x = 150,672 × 150,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,564x = 22,702,051,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,702,051,584/97,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,688.82
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