Finding the Third Proportional to 98,106 and 151,875
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,106 and 151,875 is: 235,113.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,106 : 151,875 = 151,875 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,106/151,875 = 151,875/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,106x = 151,875 × 151,875 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,106x = 23,066,015,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,066,015,625/98,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,113.20
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