Finding the Third Proportional to 62,456 and 97,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,456 and 97,330 is: 151,676.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,456 : 97,330 = 97,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,456/97,330 = 97,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,456x = 97,330 × 97,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,456x = 9,473,128,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,473,128,900/62,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151,676.84
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