Finding the Third Proportional to 97,218 and 130,653
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,218 and 130,653 is: 175,586.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,218 : 130,653 = 130,653 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,218/130,653 = 130,653/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,218x = 130,653 × 130,653 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,218x = 17,070,206,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,070,206,409/97,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,586.89
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