Finding the Third Proportional to 97,767 and 146,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,767 and 146,217 is: 218,677.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,767 : 146,217 = 146,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,767/146,217 = 146,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,767x = 146,217 × 146,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,767x = 21,379,411,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,379,411,089/97,767 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,677.17
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