Finding the Third Proportional to 97,825 and 131,033
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,825 and 131,033 is: 175,513.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,825 : 131,033 = 131,033 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,825/131,033 = 131,033/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,825x = 131,033 × 131,033 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,825x = 17,169,647,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,169,647,089/97,825 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,513.90
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