Finding the Third Proportional to 97,614 and 132,593
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,614 and 132,593 is: 180,106.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,614 : 132,593 = 132,593 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,614/132,593 = 132,593/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,614x = 132,593 × 132,593 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,614x = 17,580,903,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,580,903,649/97,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 180,106.37
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