Finding the Third Proportional to 97,284 and 139,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,284 and 139,110 is: 198,918.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,284 : 139,110 = 139,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,284/139,110 = 139,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,284x = 139,110 × 139,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,284x = 19,351,592,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,351,592,100/97,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,918.55
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