Finding the Third Proportional to 63,152 and 97,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,152 and 97,320 is: 149,974.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,152 : 97,320 = 97,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,152/97,320 = 97,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,152x = 97,320 × 97,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,152x = 9,471,182,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,471,182,400/63,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,974.39
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