Finding the Third Proportional to 98,034 and 151,455
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,034 and 151,455 is: 233,986.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,034 : 151,455 = 151,455 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,034/151,455 = 151,455/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,034x = 151,455 × 151,455 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,034x = 22,938,617,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,938,617,025/98,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,986.34
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