Finding the Third Proportional to 97,608 and 132,585
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,608 and 132,585 is: 180,095.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,608 : 132,585 = 132,585 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,608/132,585 = 132,585/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,608x = 132,585 × 132,585 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,608x = 17,578,782,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,578,782,225/97,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 180,095.71
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