Finding the Third Proportional to 97,722 and 146,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,722 and 146,518 is: 219,679.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,722 : 146,518 = 146,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,722/146,518 = 146,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,722x = 146,518 × 146,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,722x = 21,467,524,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,467,524,324/97,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,679.54
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