Finding the Third Proportional to 97,034 and 144,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,034 and 144,948 is: 216,521.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,034 : 144,948 = 144,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,034/144,948 = 144,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,034x = 144,948 × 144,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,034x = 21,009,922,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,009,922,704/97,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,521.25
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