Finding the Third Proportional to 97,514 and 145,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,514 and 145,633 is: 217,496.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,514 : 145,633 = 145,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,514/145,633 = 145,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,514x = 145,633 × 145,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,514x = 21,208,970,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,208,970,689/97,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,496.67
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