Finding the Third Proportional to 63,402 and 96,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,402 and 96,795 is: 147,775.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,402 : 96,795 = 96,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,402/96,795 = 96,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,402x = 96,795 × 96,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,402x = 9,369,272,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,369,272,025/63,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,775.65
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