Finding the Third Proportional to 97,562 and 145,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,562 and 145,926 is: 218,265.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,562 : 145,926 = 145,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,562/145,926 = 145,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,562x = 145,926 × 145,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,562x = 21,294,397,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,294,397,476/97,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,265.28
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