Finding the Third Proportional to 66,341 and 97,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 66,341 and 97,567 is: 143,490.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,341 : 97,567 = 97,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,341/97,567 = 97,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,341x = 97,567 × 97,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,341x = 9,519,319,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,519,319,489/66,341 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,490.74
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