Finding the Third Proportional to 97,033 and 154,297
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,033 and 154,297 is: 245,355.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,033 : 154,297 = 154,297 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,033/154,297 = 154,297/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,033x = 154,297 × 154,297 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,033x = 23,807,564,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,807,564,209/97,033 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,355.33
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