Finding the Third Proportional to 97,404 and 155,606
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,404 and 155,606 is: 248,585.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,404 : 155,606 = 155,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,404/155,606 = 155,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,404x = 155,606 × 155,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,404x = 24,213,227,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,213,227,236/97,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,585.55
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