Finding the Third Proportional to 97,788 and 152,526
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,788 and 152,526 is: 237,904.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,788 : 152,526 = 152,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,788/152,526 = 152,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,788x = 152,526 × 152,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,788x = 23,264,180,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,264,180,676/97,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,904.25
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