Finding the Third Proportional to 97,236 and 146,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,236 and 146,154 is: 219,681.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,236 : 146,154 = 146,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,236/146,154 = 146,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,236x = 146,154 × 146,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,236x = 21,360,991,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,360,991,716/97,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,681.93
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