Finding the Third Proportional to 98,212 and 151,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,212 and 151,152 is: 232,628.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,212 : 151,152 = 151,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,212/151,152 = 151,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,212x = 151,152 × 151,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,212x = 22,846,927,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,846,927,104/98,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,628.67
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