Finding the Third Proportional to 97,136 and 154,456
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,136 and 154,456 is: 245,600.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,136 : 154,456 = 154,456 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,136/154,456 = 154,456/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,136x = 154,456 × 154,456 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,136x = 23,856,655,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,856,655,936/97,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,600.56
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