Finding the Third Proportional to 63,946 and 96,811
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,946 and 96,811 is: 146,566.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,946 : 96,811 = 96,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,946/96,811 = 96,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,946x = 96,811 × 96,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,946x = 9,372,369,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,372,369,721/63,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,566.94
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