Finding the Third Proportional to 98,532 and 151,614
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,532 and 151,614 is: 233,292.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,532 : 151,614 = 151,614 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,532/151,614 = 151,614/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,532x = 151,614 × 151,614 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,532x = 22,986,804,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,986,804,996/98,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,292.79
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