Finding the Third Proportional to 97,469 and 118,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,469 and 118,247 is: 143,454.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,469 : 118,247 = 118,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,469/118,247 = 118,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,469x = 118,247 × 118,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,469x = 13,982,353,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,982,353,009/97,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,454.36
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