Finding the Third Proportional to 62,990 and 97,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,990 and 97,674 is: 151,455.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,990 : 97,674 = 97,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,990/97,674 = 97,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,990x = 97,674 × 97,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,990x = 9,540,210,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,540,210,276/62,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151,455.95
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