Finding the Third Proportional to 98,716 and 150,526
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,716 and 150,526 is: 229,527.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,716 : 150,526 = 150,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,716/150,526 = 150,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,716x = 150,526 × 150,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,716x = 22,658,076,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,658,076,676/98,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,527.91
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