Finding the Third Proportional to 98,207 and 150,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,207 and 150,164 is: 229,609.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,207 : 150,164 = 150,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,207/150,164 = 150,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,207x = 150,164 × 150,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,207x = 22,549,226,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,549,226,896/98,207 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,609.16
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