Finding the Third Proportional to 97,737 and 130,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,737 and 130,728 is: 174,855.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,737 : 130,728 = 130,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,737/130,728 = 130,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,737x = 130,728 × 130,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,737x = 17,089,809,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,089,809,984/97,737 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 174,855.07
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