Finding the Third Proportional to 97,956 and 145,494
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,956 and 145,494 is: 216,102.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,956 : 145,494 = 145,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,956/145,494 = 145,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,956x = 145,494 × 145,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,956x = 21,168,504,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,168,504,036/97,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,102.17
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