Finding the Third Proportional to 98,674 and 150,467
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,674 and 150,467 is: 229,445.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,674 : 150,467 = 150,467 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,674/150,467 = 150,467/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,674x = 150,467 × 150,467 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,674x = 22,640,318,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,640,318,089/98,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,445.63
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