Finding the Third Proportional to 97,260 and 145,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,260 and 145,992 is: 219,141.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,260 : 145,992 = 145,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,260/145,992 = 145,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,260x = 145,992 × 145,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,260x = 21,313,664,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,313,664,064/97,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,141.11
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