Finding the Third Proportional to 98,046 and 151,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,046 and 151,473 is: 234,013.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,046 : 151,473 = 151,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,046/151,473 = 151,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,046x = 151,473 × 151,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,046x = 22,944,069,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,944,069,729/98,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,013.32
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