Finding the Third Proportional to 97,014 and 136,935
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,014 and 136,935 is: 193,283.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,014 : 136,935 = 136,935 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,014/136,935 = 136,935/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,014x = 136,935 × 136,935 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,014x = 18,751,194,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,751,194,225/97,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193,283.38
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