Finding the Third Proportional to 97,414 and 147,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,414 and 147,174 is: 222,351.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,414 : 147,174 = 147,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,414/147,174 = 147,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,414x = 147,174 × 147,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,414x = 21,660,186,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,660,186,276/97,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,351.88
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