Finding the Third Proportional to 97,776 and 146,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,776 and 146,880 is: 220,644.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,776 : 146,880 = 146,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,776/146,880 = 146,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,776x = 146,880 × 146,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,776x = 21,573,734,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,573,734,400/97,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,644.48
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