Finding the Third Proportional to 98,096 and 151,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,096 and 151,863 is: 235,100.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,096 : 151,863 = 151,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,096/151,863 = 151,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,096x = 151,863 × 151,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,096x = 23,062,370,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,062,370,769/98,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,100.01
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