Finding the Third Proportional to 97,370 and 124,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,370 and 124,022 is: 157,969.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,370 : 124,022 = 124,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,370/124,022 = 124,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,370x = 124,022 × 124,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,370x = 15,381,456,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,381,456,484/97,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,969.15
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