Finding the Third Proportional to 97,989.75 and 143,203.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,989.75 and 143,203.50 is: 209,279.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,989.75 : 143,203.50 = 143,203.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,989.75/143,203.50 = 143,203.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,989.75x = 143,203.50 × 143,203.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,989.75x = 20,507,242,412.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,507,242,412.25/97,989.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,279.46
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