Finding the Third Proportional to 97,832 and 132,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,832 and 132,108 is: 178,392.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,832 : 132,108 = 132,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,832/132,108 = 132,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,832x = 132,108 × 132,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,832x = 17,452,523,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,452,523,664/97,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,392.79
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