Finding the Third Proportional to 97,024 and 145,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,024 and 145,896 is: 219,385.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,024 : 145,896 = 145,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,024/145,896 = 145,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,024x = 145,896 × 145,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,024x = 21,285,642,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,285,642,816/97,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,385.34
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