Finding the Third Proportional to 97,994 and 151,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,994 and 151,410 is: 233,942.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,994 : 151,410 = 151,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,994/151,410 = 151,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,994x = 151,410 × 151,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,994x = 22,924,988,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,924,988,100/97,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,942.77
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