Finding the Third Proportional to 97,632 and 146,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,632 and 146,064 is: 218,521.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,632 : 146,064 = 146,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,632/146,064 = 146,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,632x = 146,064 × 146,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,632x = 21,334,692,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,334,692,096/97,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,521.51
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