Finding the Third Proportional to 97,568 and 150,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,568 and 150,624 is: 232,531.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,568 : 150,624 = 150,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,568/150,624 = 150,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,568x = 150,624 × 150,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,568x = 22,687,589,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,687,589,376/97,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,531.05
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