Finding the Third Proportional to 97,806 and 147,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,806 and 147,648 is: 222,889.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,806 : 147,648 = 147,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,806/147,648 = 147,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,806x = 147,648 × 147,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,806x = 21,799,931,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,799,931,904/97,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,889.51
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