Finding the Third Proportional to 63,466 and 97,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,466 and 97,230 is: 148,956.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,466 : 97,230 = 97,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,466/97,230 = 97,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,466x = 97,230 × 97,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,466x = 9,453,672,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,453,672,900/63,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,956.49
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