Finding the Third Proportional to 97,026 and 147,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,026 and 147,180 is: 223,259.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,026 : 147,180 = 147,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,026/147,180 = 147,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,026x = 147,180 × 147,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,026x = 21,661,952,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,661,952,400/97,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,259.25
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