Finding the Third Proportional to 97,152 and 146,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,152 and 146,424 is: 220,684.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,152 : 146,424 = 146,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,152/146,424 = 146,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,152x = 146,424 × 146,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,152x = 21,439,987,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,439,987,776/97,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,684.99
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