Finding the Third Proportional to 63,288 and 97,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,288 and 97,992 is: 151,725.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,288 : 97,992 = 97,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,288/97,992 = 97,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,288x = 97,992 × 97,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,288x = 9,602,432,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,602,432,064/63,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151,725.95
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