Finding the Third Proportional to 97,572 and 147,126.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,572 and 147,126.50 is: 221,848.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,572 : 147,126.50 = 147,126.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,572/147,126.50 = 147,126.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,572x = 147,126.50 × 147,126.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,572x = 21,646,207,002.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,646,207,002.25/97,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,848.55
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