Finding the Third Proportional to 98,067 and 151,538
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,067 and 151,538 is: 234,164.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,067 : 151,538 = 151,538 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,067/151,538 = 151,538/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,067x = 151,538 × 151,538 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,067x = 22,963,765,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,963,765,444/98,067 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,164.05
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