Finding the Third Proportional to 97,022 and 144,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,022 and 144,936 is: 216,512.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,022 : 144,936 = 144,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,022/144,936 = 144,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,022x = 144,936 × 144,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,022x = 21,006,444,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,006,444,096/97,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,512.17
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