Finding the Third Proportional to 97,792 and 146,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,792 and 146,904 is: 220,680.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,792 : 146,904 = 146,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,792/146,904 = 146,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,792x = 146,904 × 146,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,792x = 21,580,785,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,580,785,216/97,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,680.48
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