Finding the Third Proportional to 63,414 and 97,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,414 and 97,506 is: 149,926.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,414 : 97,506 = 97,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,414/97,506 = 97,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,414x = 97,506 × 97,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,414x = 9,507,420,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,507,420,036/63,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,926.20
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