Finding the Third Proportional to 98,710 and 150,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,710 and 150,519 is: 229,520.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,710 : 150,519 = 150,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,710/150,519 = 150,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,710x = 150,519 × 150,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,710x = 22,655,969,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,655,969,361/98,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,520.51
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