Finding the Third Proportional to 98,786 and 153,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 98,786 and 153,192 is: 237,561.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,786 : 153,192 = 153,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,786/153,192 = 153,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,786x = 153,192 × 153,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,786x = 23,467,788,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,467,788,864/98,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,561.89
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