Finding the Third Proportional to 97,982 and 151,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,982 and 151,392 is: 233,915.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,982 : 151,392 = 151,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,982/151,392 = 151,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,982x = 151,392 × 151,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,982x = 22,919,537,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,919,537,664/97,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,915.80
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