Finding the Third Proportional to 98,070 and 152,127
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,070 and 152,127 is: 235,980.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,070 : 152,127 = 152,127 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,070/152,127 = 152,127/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,070x = 152,127 × 152,127 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,070x = 23,142,624,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,142,624,129/98,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,980.67
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