Finding the Third Proportional to 97,424 and 132,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,424 and 132,024 is: 178,912.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,424 : 132,024 = 132,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,424/132,024 = 132,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,424x = 132,024 × 132,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,424x = 17,430,336,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,430,336,576/97,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,912.14
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