Finding the Third Proportional to 97,680 and 147,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,680 and 147,900 is: 223,939.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,680 : 147,900 = 147,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,680/147,900 = 147,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,680x = 147,900 × 147,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,680x = 21,874,410,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,874,410,000/97,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,939.50
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