Finding the Third Proportional to 97,094 and 146,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,094 and 146,325 is: 220,518.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,094 : 146,325 = 146,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,094/146,325 = 146,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,094x = 146,325 × 146,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,094x = 21,411,005,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,411,005,625/97,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,518.32
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