Finding the Third Proportional to 97,476 and 146,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,476 and 146,934 is: 221,486.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,476 : 146,934 = 146,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,476/146,934 = 146,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,476x = 146,934 × 146,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,476x = 21,589,600,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,589,600,356/97,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,486.32
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