Finding the Third Proportional to 97,574 and 150,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,574 and 150,633 is: 232,544.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,574 : 150,633 = 150,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,574/150,633 = 150,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,574x = 150,633 × 150,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,574x = 22,690,300,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,690,300,689/97,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,544.54
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