Finding the Third Proportional to 98,768 and 153,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,768 and 153,168 is: 237,530.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,768 : 153,168 = 153,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,768/153,168 = 153,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,768x = 153,168 × 153,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,768x = 23,460,436,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,460,436,224/98,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,530.74
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