Finding the Third Proportional to 63,071 and 97,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,071 and 97,658 is: 151,211.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,071 : 97,658 = 97,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,071/97,658 = 97,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,071x = 97,658 × 97,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,071x = 9,537,084,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,537,084,964/63,071 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151,211.89
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