Finding the Third Proportional to 63,040 and 97,746
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,040 and 97,746 is: 151,559.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,040 : 97,746 = 97,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,040/97,746 = 97,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,040x = 97,746 × 97,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,040x = 9,554,280,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,554,280,516/63,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151,559.02
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