Finding the Third Proportional to 98,645 and 150,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,645 and 150,425 is: 229,384.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,645 : 150,425 = 150,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,645/150,425 = 150,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,645x = 150,425 × 150,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,645x = 22,627,680,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,627,680,625/98,645 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,384.97
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