Finding the Third Proportional to 62,555 and 97,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,555 and 97,006 is: 150,430.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,555 : 97,006 = 97,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,555/97,006 = 97,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,555x = 97,006 × 97,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,555x = 9,410,164,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,410,164,036/62,555 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,430.25
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