Finding the Third Proportional to 98,445 and 151,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,445 and 151,502 is: 233,154.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,445 : 151,502 = 151,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,445/151,502 = 151,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,445x = 151,502 × 151,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,445x = 22,952,856,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,952,856,004/98,445 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,154.11
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