Finding the Third Proportional to 98,574 and 151,669
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,574 and 151,669 is: 233,362.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,574 : 151,669 = 151,669 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,574/151,669 = 151,669/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,574x = 151,669 × 151,669 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,574x = 23,003,485,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,003,485,561/98,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,362.61
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