Finding the Third Proportional to 63,952 and 96,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 63,952 and 96,820 is: 146,580.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,952 : 96,820 = 96,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,952/96,820 = 96,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,952x = 96,820 × 96,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,952x = 9,374,112,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,374,112,400/63,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,580.44
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