Finding the Third Proportional to 97,448 and 149,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,448 and 149,464 is: 229,245.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,448 : 149,464 = 149,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,448/149,464 = 149,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,448x = 149,464 × 149,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,448x = 22,339,487,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,339,487,296/97,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,245.21
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