Finding the Third Proportional to 98,604 and 150,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,604 and 150,363 is: 229,291.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,604 : 150,363 = 150,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,604/150,363 = 150,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,604x = 150,363 × 150,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,604x = 22,609,031,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,609,031,769/98,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,291.22
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