Finding the Third Proportional to 97,062 and 145,449
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,062 and 145,449 is: 217,957.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,062 : 145,449 = 145,449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,062/145,449 = 145,449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,062x = 145,449 × 145,449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,062x = 21,155,411,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,155,411,601/97,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,957.71
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