Finding the Third Proportional to 97,045 and 145,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,045 and 145,694 is: 218,730.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,045 : 145,694 = 145,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,045/145,694 = 145,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,045x = 145,694 × 145,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,045x = 21,226,741,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,226,741,636/97,045 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,730.91
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