Finding the Third Proportional to 97,764 and 187,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,764 and 187,752 is: 360,570.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,764 : 187,752 = 187,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,764/187,752 = 187,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,764x = 187,752 × 187,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,764x = 35,250,813,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,250,813,504/97,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360,570.49
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