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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,650 and 97,157

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,650 and 97,157 is: 150,670.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,650 : 97,157 = 97,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,650/97,157 = 97,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,650x = 97,157 × 97,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,650x = 9,439,482,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,439,482,649/62,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,670.11

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