Finding the Third Proportional to 97,673 and 147,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,673 and 147,550 is: 222,896.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,673 : 147,550 = 147,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,673/147,550 = 147,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,673x = 147,550 × 147,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,673x = 21,771,002,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,771,002,500/97,673 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,896.83
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