Finding the Third Proportional to 97,828 and 139,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,828 and 139,926 is: 200,139.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,828 : 139,926 = 139,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,828/139,926 = 139,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,828x = 139,926 × 139,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,828x = 19,579,285,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,579,285,476/97,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,139.89
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