Finding the Third Proportional to 97,031 and 154,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,031 and 154,295 is: 245,354.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,031 : 154,295 = 154,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,031/154,295 = 154,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,031x = 154,295 × 154,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,031x = 23,806,947,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,806,947,025/97,031 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,354.03
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