Finding the Third Proportional to 97,624 and 132,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,624 and 132,610 is: 180,134.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,624 : 132,610 = 132,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,624/132,610 = 132,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,624x = 132,610 × 132,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,624x = 17,585,412,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,585,412,100/97,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 180,134.11
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