Finding the Third Proportional to 97,972 and 146,577
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,972 and 146,577 is: 219,295.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,972 : 146,577 = 146,577 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,972/146,577 = 146,577/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,972x = 146,577 × 146,577 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,972x = 21,484,816,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,484,816,929/97,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,295.48
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