Finding the Third Proportional to 97,346 and 142,323
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,346 and 142,323 is: 208,080.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,346 : 142,323 = 142,323 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,346/142,323 = 142,323/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,346x = 142,323 × 142,323 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,346x = 20,255,836,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,255,836,329/97,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,080.83
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